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I am 8 weeks pregnant and bv did not clear with oral metronidazole. the doctor now prescribed vaginal clindamycin. i am worried about taking this in the first trimester as i read it could cause birth defects. is that true?

Q: i am 8 weeks pregnant and bv did not clear with oral metronidazole. the doctor now prescribed vaginal clindamycin. i am worried about taking this in the first trimester as i read it could cause birth defects. is that true?

: Clindamycin is safe in pregnancy, especially vaginally. And of course your Ob would not have prescribed it otherwise.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Clindamycin is safe in pregnancy, especially vaginally. And of course your Ob would not have prescribed it otherwise.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 8/24/2022

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A member asked:

I am 8 weeks pregnant and bv did not clear with oral metronidazole. the doctor now prescribed vaginal clindamycin. i am worried about taking this in the first trimester as i read it could cause birth defects. is that true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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