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My bv symptoms did not go away after 5 days of being done (pills) doc gave me vaginal form- if i dont actually have bv anymore, will the gel harm me?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

No: No, the pills will not harm you going forward.

Answered 11/29/2018

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A member asked:

My bv symptoms did not go away after 5 days of being done (pills) doc gave me vaginal form- if i dont actually have bv anymore, will the gel harm me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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