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Is it proven that hydrogen peroxide has been so very effective in curing bv?

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Limited studies...: There have been very few studies looking at whether using hydrogen peroxide is effective treatment for bacterial vaginosis. The most cited study seems to be a trial done in italy which showed some positive effect. I would say it is far from proven that it works, but it is inexpensive with not many risks.

Answered 9/28/2016

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