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Im taking metronidazole for my abnormal white discharge i took 3 pills already but it increases my dschrge, what does this mean?

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Dr. Kevin Daus answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Bacterial Vaginosis: Keep taking the medication till it is done and if you still have the discharge then you need to get back in and get rechecked for other infections.

Answered 9/22/2017

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