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What are the risks of not treating bv? got really bad side effects with flagyl 500 mg so i'm very scared of metrogel .75%. can it go away on it's own?

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BV: yes, it could go away on its own metrogel cream or pessaries do not have the same SE as PO Flagyl

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Answered 5/16/2015

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