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Should i take out iud due to chronic bv and yeast infection?

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Dr. Bryan Treacy answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Hard to answer: The iud is a foreign body that is placed in the uterus for birth control. A string for later removal protrudes through the cervix. I have seen recurrent BV infections in iud users. Bv can usually be cured with intravaginal antibiotics and maximizing vaginal ph to 4. A product called rephresh can reset vaginal ph to 4 as can yogurt (placed in the vagina). Do this weekly and see if BV stays away.

Answered 9/29/2016

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