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Any ways to prevent recurring bv? no immune deficiency,i have good hygiene, wear cotton underwear. recurs at least 4x/year

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

? excessive douching: if you haven't done that already, please check this link, one of the best I read written on BV for the public, goodluck http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bacterial-vaginosis/basics/definition/con-20035345

Answered 2/18/2015

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