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Should i use rephresh during metronidazole treatment on aftet i'm done? i want to try the douche and then the gel after for long term.

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Dr. J Ricardo Loret De Mola answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Douche: Douching increases your chances of a pelvic infection and its not a good idea.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/15/2013

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