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A 22-year-old female asked:

Will metronidazole for baxterial a vaginosis decrease the effectiveness of my yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control? can i still have unprotected sex?

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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered

Pediatrics 59 years experience

Vaginosis: Yes Flagyl can affect your Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control pills and as a result i would not have unprotected sex.

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