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I was using metronidazole vaginal gel and july 2nd, 2022 was my last night using it. i had sex on july 3rd, 2022. will it kill the sperm?

Q: i was using metronidazole vaginal gel and july 2nd, 2022 was my last night using it. i had sex on july 3rd, 2022. will it kill the sperm?

: No, metronidazole is not spermicidal and does not prevent pregnancy.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No, metronidazole is not spermicidal and does not prevent pregnancy.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/14/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

If the gel remained in the vagina then -yes.

Answered 7/14/2022

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A member asked:

I was using metronidazole vaginal gel and july 2nd, 2022 was my last night using it. i had sex on july 3rd, 2022. will it kill the sperm?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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