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How can u control bacterial vaginosis?

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Flagyl or Clinda: Metronidazole or Clindamycin orally or vaginally.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Difficult issue...: Metrnonidazole by mouth is almost always effective in improving symptoms in the short run, but recurrence is common. Avoiding sex or consistent condom use is helpful. Female (lesbian) partners must be treated. Sometimes brief treatment (e.g. 2-5 days) once a month with metronidazole by mouth or vaginally (MetroGel) is helpful. Never douche, which can cause BV and makes it harder to treat.

Answered 5/2/2021

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