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Finish 5 days of metronidazole gel for bv as prescribed, no longer have any symptoms, my question is how long should one wait to have intercourse?

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Dr. Clarene Cress answered

Suggest 2 days after: last intravaginal application, to ensure that medication has maximum benefit and vagina can return to normal ph.

Answered 10/8/2018

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A member asked:

Finish 5 days of metronidazole gel for bv as prescribed, no longer have any symptoms, my question is how long should one wait to have intercourse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarene Cress answered

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