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Does metrodinazole antibiotic get away forever the bad odor discharge of vagina?

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Dr. John Kirk answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No. : No, the odor is transitory. It will come and go with changes in the bacteria and ph of the vagina. This is called bacterial vaginosis. It is common and treated as you described with metronidazole. It is saji comm.

Answered 12/9/2013

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