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Can Amniocentesis Be Done Despite Taking Flagyl For BV?

i am 18 weeks pregnant and have a schedualed amniocentisis on tuesday to check for chromosonal abnormalities my doctors office called two days ago and diagnosed me with bacterial vaginosis and called in my perscription for flagyl wich i have been taking for two days .is the amniocentisis still safe to have with my diagnosis of bv and the perscription i am currantly taking flagyl
Thu, 18 Feb 2016
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Hi, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here. I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.

Bacterial vaginosis is purely vaginal infection and it is restricted to vagina only.

Amniocentesis is done under USG guidance from abdominal side. So there is no vaginal connection.

You cam safely go ahead with amniocentesis and continue with treatment for bacterial vaginosis

I hope this answer helps you.
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Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar
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Can Amniocentesis Be Done Despite Taking Flagyl For BV?

Hi, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here. I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. Bacterial vaginosis is purely vaginal infection and it is restricted to vagina only. Amniocentesis is done under USG guidance from abdominal side. So there is no vaginal connection. You cam safely go ahead with amniocentesis and continue with treatment for bacterial vaginosis I hope this answer helps you. Thanks Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar