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Am a breastfeeding mother for 3weeks old baby, i have bv is there any safe medicine i can take to treat it?p.s mitronidazole suppository not available

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Metronidazole ok: Aware available as an oral pill and vaginal gel

Answered 8/17/2020

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