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I just finished my treatment for bv i was using metronidazole gel. my question is how long do i have to wait to have sex again?

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

If you: use condoms no restrictions, I would wait a few days before unprotected sex

Answered 10/4/2018

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