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My doctor thinks i have bacterial vaginosis. when i have sex it starts smelling fishy and we dont use condoms. i cant meet with her so what can i do in the mean time to help it? i take cranberry pills twice a day. also, i was a virgin 2 months ago?

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Get test: give swab specimen to your MD/Urologist to check and you dont have to be seen to get medicine for it

Answered 11/26/2020

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