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Re: Am I still having a miscarriage even though I'm being treated...

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 6 Feb 2003 06:38:50 -0600 (CST)


At Wed, 5 Feb 2003, Mabel wrote: >
>I'm currently 5 to 6 weeks pregnant and found out today I have bacterial
>Vaginosis. I've had the infection now for close to 4 days without even
>knowing and am using Metrogel vaginal cream or gel twice a day for 5
>days. Even if my infection clears up after treatment am I at risk of
>having a miscarriage in my second or third trimester?
>
>I would think this would apply for women that leave the infection
>untreated I can't believe after taking medications to clear up the BV
>I'm still going to have a miscarriage later in my pregnancy..

Again:

A. BV is not an infection. B. BV doess not cause AND is not even associated with miscarriage.

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