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I Have Been On Metrogel To Treat My Bacterial Vaginosis
Question: I have been on metrogel to treat my bacterial vaginosis for the past five days. My last dose was last night. I am finished with the gel but I am experiencing side effects today. Nausea, dizziness, headache, clumpy white discharge, etc. I am wondering how long these symptoms will last. I also would like to know if it is safe to have sex tomorrow.
Brief Answer:
Can be a mixed infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The symptoms of headache, nausea, and dizziness may take 4-5 days to subside completely. The persistent white clumpy discharge suggests that the infection has not cleared yet. This can be a mixed infection also. You may need oral antibiotics and antifungal agents like Fluconazole to get rid of it.
A vaginal swab culture sensitivity study will help in detecting the infection. It is best to avoid having sex until the infection is completely treated.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow-up queries that you may have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Can be a mixed infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The symptoms of headache, nausea, and dizziness may take 4-5 days to subside completely. The persistent white clumpy discharge suggests that the infection has not cleared yet. This can be a mixed infection also. You may need oral antibiotics and antifungal agents like Fluconazole to get rid of it.
A vaginal swab culture sensitivity study will help in detecting the infection. It is best to avoid having sex until the infection is completely treated.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow-up queries that you may have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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