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Ive had bv for about 4 months now and been prescribed metronidazole oral tablets as well as the gel and clindamycin.. nothing works?

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"BV": "BV" is a term describing an odor, but is secondary to an infectious process. There are many types of bacteria and some parasites which could be the cause, which may not be sensitive to the treatment given. In addition, if sexual contact has occurred and your partner has not been treated, this may be a repeat infection.

Answered 1/4/2018

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Gardnerella vaginalis 6.0 log cells/ml on swab 3 weeks after completing 5 day vaginal metronidazole gel treatment. Now prescribed vaginal clindamycin cream 7 days. Is this likely to work better? What would be a 3rd line treatment in case of failure?

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Bv-flagyl and metro gel didn't work. Clindamycin cream stopped burning day 1-6 then pain came back day 7 and rx is done. Why am I burning again?

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I have strong BV and am resistant to metronidazole would combining metro and clindamycin cure bv.if so how much mg of each pill should I take?

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Bv not going away with clindamycin and metronidazole.. tried oral and vaginal. Stopped having sex. Is there a cure?!

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I was prescribed metronidazole for bv and azithromycin. I have a cottage cheese like discharge now ? should I have taken the pill after the gel ?

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