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Can I Safely Continue Nursing With BV Infection?

I am 38 years old and I ve been having cramping and backache for a few months. I was just diagnosed with BV. I am also still nurse my 3 year old before nap and before bedtime. I was prescribed metronidazole vaginal cream daily at bedtime for 5 days. Is it safe for me to continue nursing while taking that medication?
posted on Sat, 9 Aug 2014
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Hello,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.

In my opinion there is nothing to worry you can continue with your nursing.

Metronidazole is very safe drug and can be continue in nursing.


BV is localised infection only to the genital tract and so won't disturb your nursing.

Maintaining local hygiene and cleanliness is of great importance. This will help you clear your infection.


I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you.
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.
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Can I Safely Continue Nursing With BV Infection?

Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion there is nothing to worry you can continue with your nursing. Metronidazole is very safe drug and can be continue in nursing. BV is localised infection only to the genital tract and so won t disturb your nursing. Maintaining local hygiene and cleanliness is of great importance. This will help you clear your infection. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you. Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist.