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Metronidazole during pregnancy

2025-07-21 16:20:22
Hello I am 18W pregnant & got tested positive for Bacterial Vaginosis. My ObGyN provider prescribed metronidazole 500 MG to take for 7 days twice a day . Is this medicine safe to take during pregnancy? Can BV be treated naturally without any medication
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Answered2025-07-22 09:47:33

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Metronidazole is safe in pregnancy. Can take it. Pregnancy is an immunocompromised condition so immunity to fight off infections naturally reduces. Better to take.

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Metronidazole is safe in pregnancy.

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Answered2025-07-22 10:31:22

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Yes this medicine is safe during pregnancy Material vaginosis will not be treated naturally Any untreated infection can pre dispose to preterm labour pains

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