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What will happen to my sexual partner and i since we had sex after my third dose of metronidazole vaginal gel?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No problem: Nothing will happen to your partner. However, it may not be a good idea for you to be having sex until you have finished treatment -- something to check with the doctor or clinic that prescribed it.

Dr Singh and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 4/4/2015

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