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Should i see a specialist for bacterial vaginosis, or can my regular doctor take care of it?

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Dr. Valentin Drezaliu answered

See OB/GYN: Please see an ob/gyn, besides looking at the secretion under microscop will run a full std panel on you make sure you are not harboring other infections you are not aware of , that can adversely impact your health.

Dr Villaplana and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/20/2012

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Dr. Rebecca Gray answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Regular doctor: Your primary care doctor can take care of the infection. If it is recurrent or doesn't respond to initial treatment, you may need to see a gynecologist.

Dr Livingston and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Should i see a specialist for bacterial vaginosis, or can my regular doctor take care of it?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Valentin Drezaliu answered

Dr Villaplana and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Rebecca Gray answered

Dr Livingston and 2 doctors agreed

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