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Re: Cronic Bacterial Vaginitis
From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 21 Jan 2001 08:18:04 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 21 Jan 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>I've been having a continuous battle with bacterial vaginitis. I've
>been treated by multiple doctors. Some have given me oral pills and
>others have put me on the metro gel one and two day treatments. I was
>wondering if anyone knew if my boyfriend can give it back to me? His
>doctor told us it wasn't possible because it's an overgrowth of my own
>bacteria. My doctor thinks he should be treated with the oral
>medication to see if it stops. Also I wanted to know if anyone knew how
>to control this naturally. I'd appreciate any help.

Anon
I am not aware of any natural therapies. I will often treat the partner and urge condom use for a cycle or two when I do this, but only when it is a very chronic problem, as it seems like yours is. Despite this, some patients continue to battle the infection. Good Luck

-- William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth Private Practice New Orleans, La.
*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.
*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified health care provider. They are not intended to be the start of a physician-patient relationship.

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