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Diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis and on a course of antibiotics. the symptoms went away but then returned after a couple days of completing the antibiotics. should i wait to have sex after finishing antibiotics and feeling better?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Bacterial vaginosis: What you have experienced is common, i.e. respopnse of BV to antibiotic (usually metronidazole) but with prompt relapse after treatment. Speak with doctor about alternate antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin) and/or vaginal boric acid. Best to avoid sex or consistently use condoms until it's sorted out, maybe a few weeks. BV often is associated with other STDs; need testing for gonorrhea and chlamydia.

Answered 9/12/2019

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