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Is it possible for you to have sex while on oral antibiotics for bacterial vaginosis?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

No: Best to have the infection cleared.

Dr Kobasa and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/31/2013

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