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Had a allergic reaction to clyndamicin 10 months ago and have been battling yeast infections and bv every month since then...what to do? been to gynos

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Dr. Selma Holden answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yogurt: An old fashioned remedy that women still do today is use plain (no sugar added) yogurt. Using your fingers, you can place a small amount of it up into your vagina for a few days. If you google "yogurt bacterial vaginosis" you'll be surprised by how many people talk about it.

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Answered 4/1/2019

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Gentian violet: Sometimes recurrent vaginal yeast infections can be managed with a treatment with gentian violet - ask your doctor about this option.

Answered 10/12/2012

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A member asked:

Had a allergic reaction to clyndamicin 10 months ago and have been battling yeast infections and bv every month since then...what to do? been to gynos

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Selma Holden answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

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