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A member asked:

I'm taking metronidazole for gardnerella vaginalis for 5 nights. how long after should i wait to have sex? could my partner have the infection also?

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Bacterial Vaginosis: Gardnerella Vaginalis is the organism involved in bacterial vaginosis. There is a possibility your partner may have it as well and I recommend having your partner tested. Oral metronidazole therapy (flagyl) is commonly for 7 days. After the 7-day treatment course you should be able to have intercourse without posing any risk of infection to your partner.

Dr Pizzo agreed

Answered 8/3/2016

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