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A member asked:

Can i have sex while taking metronidazole (flagyl) 500 mg 7day twice day for bv?

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BV treatments: There is no adverse consequence in taking metronidazole concurrent with sexual activity, but the medication will not prevent some other types of vaginal infection potentially received by a sexual partner.

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 3/24/2018

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A member asked:

Hi , ask crazy it sounds I had unprotected sex the first night of me being treated for BV with flagyl. My boyfriend ejaculated in me and my BV symptoms started back the next day . Did I mess the antibiotics up or will it continue to work. 7 day treat?

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I had sex on day 1(before metronidazole gel) and day 2 before gel. I have 5 day treatment. I stopped until I complete. Will BV cure or did I mess up ?

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I had unprotected sex on the last day of taking metronidazole. Whats the cahnges of me being reinfected with bacterial vaginosis?

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I had BV and trich im taking flagyl.I had unprotected sex once while on the medication, did i get reinfected? Im still taking the medication.

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Performed oral sex while being treated for BV with flagyl.do I have to restart treatment?

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