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I just got treated with antibiotics for bv but my bag smells like fish again. i have lower abdomen pain or cramps and feel bloated. also have yellow discharge. should i take over the counter medicine ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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EVAL: Your "bag" is presumably your vagina. I don't recommend any specific OTC medications. Recommend assessment as antibiotics may be required.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/25/2020

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Agree with Dr. F: Please visit these sites for information and see a gynecologist. https://www.cdc.gov/std/bv/stdfact-bacterial-vaginosis.htm https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bacterial-vaginosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20352279 Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!

Answered 7/24/2020

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A member asked:

I just got treated with antibiotics for bv but my bag smells like fish again. i have lower abdomen pain or cramps and feel bloated. also have yellow discharge. should i take over the counter medicine ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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