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A member asked:

I went to the doctor in november and found out i have bacterial vaginosis. i have been on pills twice and a cream once how long will this last?

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It should have been : Gone months ago, please see your gyn or another gyn forvaginal cultures for many different bacteria as you may have a less common type, and an ultrasound to make sure you do not have a problem with the endometrium that could be causing it.

Dr Thompson agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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