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Is metronidazole 0.75% (37.5mg/5 gram) vaginal gel (for bv) safe to take if i have been trying to conceive and am currently 8 days dpo with my period due in 6 days will it harm/affect my pregnancy i am currently in the 2ww and plan to test in 9 days?

Q: is metronidazole 0.75% (37.5mg/5 gram) vaginal gel (for bv) safe to take if i have been trying to conceive and am currently 8 days dpo with my period due in 6 days will it harm/affect my pregnancy i am currently in the 2ww and plan to test in 9 days?

: Yes it is safe to use when trying to conceive. Plus it is always best to treat a BV whether trying to conceive or not.

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Dr. Barbara MacFarlane answered

Yes it is safe to use when trying to conceive. Plus it is always best to treat a BV whether trying to conceive or not.

Answered 2/18/2023

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A member asked:

Is metronidazole 0.75% (37.5mg/5 gram) vaginal gel (for bv) safe to take if i have been trying to conceive and am currently 8 days dpo with my period due in 6 days will it harm/affect my pregnancy i am currently in the 2ww and plan to test in 9 days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Barbara MacFarlane answered

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