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I was wondering how long do i have to wait to have sex after finishing my treatment for bv i just finished yesterday was my 5day?

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Right away: You can have sex immediately, but remember that if your male partner has the organisms on the skin of his penis he can re-colonize your vagina and you will get the infection back. It may help to have him apply a topical antibiotic before sex for a few days.

Dr Finkelstein agreed

Answered 9/11/2014

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