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Re: Metro gel question
From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 Oct 2001 09:20:29 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 30 Oct 2001, Kim wrote: >
>Long story short: 6 weeks post vag hyst, kept ovaries. Thought I had
>yeast infection...mostly burning, some itching, white discharge. 3
>doses of diflucan did not help and discharge changed to thin and
>yellowish and had low grade temp of 100.4. Saw on call doc who said
>bacterial infection of vaginal cuff and started on metrogel vaginally
>and flagyl orally. After first night of using metro gel, discharge now
>has thick white clumps in it. I also have seen a few stitches mixed in
>the clumps which doesn't worry me too much. Temp is now normal.Is this
>white clumpy stuff normal or is it a sign of a yeast infection from the
>anitbiotic?
>
>Thanks
>
>--
>Kim
>

I think that it is normal for this situation. Flagyl and metrogel do not typically cause yeast infections.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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