Re: For Doctors Only!!!!

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Interesting to note that BV has been associated with preterm deliveries and the reason for treating the BV is to prevent or reduce the rate of preterm deliveries associated with BV.

Studies have shown that, although BV can be treated effectively with Metronidazole, the rate of preterm births associated with BV sometime during a pregnancy, doesn't change. No one knows why, as of now.

Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.

Dr. M

At Sun, 17 Mar 2002, Maxine wrote: >
>I went to the doctor and found out I have BV ( bacterial vaginosis). I'm
>now 14 weeks pregnant and I told the doctor about this. She gave me the
>pill Metronidazole 250 MG, and I have to take it orally 3 times a day
>for the next 7 days. She claims it's safe to take during pregnancy
>however I read in a book that Metronidazole is safe to take during the
>last trimiester. My question is this is it also safe to take during the
>second trimester as well especially during the 14th or 15th week or
>pregnancy?
>
>I'm just looking for a second opinion.

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