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A member asked:

Is it safe to insert acidophilus lactobacillus capsules into my vagina for bv cure and fishy oder im on antibiotic flagyl but it don't work no more.?

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NO: No studies to suggest it even works, that i know off. I am sure our gyn docs will also give their opinion on this one.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/25/2013

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