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How long should i let bacterial vaginosis go before taking an antibiotic?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Why wait??: Bv is a synergistic infection involving gardnerella and a number of other bacteria. It is treated with Metronidazole oral or intravaginal treatment. Tinidazole and Clindamycin are alternatives. Oral and intravaginal probiotics containing lactobacilli can help. If you have this condition i see no advantage in delaying treatment.

Answered 6/28/2014

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Can you get rid of bacterial vaginosis on your own with home remedies? Or do you have to get a prescription antibiotic?

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On the topic of Bacterial Vaginosis. If you take an antibiotic n replenish ur good bacteria with probiotics/kefir will it still kill good bacteria?

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My doctor told me i had bacterial vaginosis she gave me an antibiotic that i had to take every 12 hours when i went back i still had it. I'm confused?

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Diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis I dont want to take the antibiotic they gave me how does one get this and is there a more natural remedy I can tak?

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