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I been previously diagnosed with bv. my doctor prescribed a metronidazole gel that i should take for five nights, but discharge is still there.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Retreat: If you feel that the infection did not go away after treatment then contact your doctor. You may need to be retreated or treated with an alternative therapy. The use of vaginal medication causes some discharge so make sure you have given your body time to clear it out before you go back in for testing

Answered 9/13/2014

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