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I was diagnosed with bv and currently taking 500mg flagyl twice a day. is it safe to be sexually active with a condom?
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BV: Bacterial vaginosis is not a sexually transmitted disease. One may continue to have sex while being treated if they choose and feel comfortable.
Answered 8/11/2018
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