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I had bv and trich im taking flagyl.i had unprotected sex once while on the medication, did i get reinfected? im still taking the medication.

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Dr. Elaine Melamud answered

Probably not: You probably did mot het reinvented since you are still on meds. However make sure your partner gets treated for trych and always use a condom to prevent std transmission.

Dr Lin agreed

Answered 3/15/2016

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A member asked:

I had bv and trich im taking flagyl.i had unprotected sex once while on the medication, did i get reinfected? im still taking the medication.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elaine Melamud answered

Dr Lin agreed

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