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Urogynecology (Expert Forum)
multiple yeast infections
Answered by
Lennox Hoyte, M.D. - UroGynecology, Pelvic Surgery
USF College College of Medicine
Tampa - FL
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multiple yeast infections
by mcl1209, Feb 21, 2007 12:00AM
would multiple yeast infections cause an infection that would require the prescription of metronidazole 500mg twice daily for 7 days. Or is it more than likely an std.
Doctor's Answer
by Lennox Hoyte, M.D., Feb 21, 2007 12:00AM
, Feb 21, 2007 12:00AM
Flagyl is usually given either for Bacterial Vaginosis (an overgrowth of a certain type of vaginal bacteris which causes discharge and an odor), or for Tricomonads, which is considered an STD. Yeast infections do not cause bacterial vaginosis, however, yeast infections can occasionally be mistaken for BV (bacterial vaginosis).
I think your wife should have an explanation from the MD as to what is being treated. Please ask: "why am I being given the Flagyl?" or "what type of infection are you treating with the Flagyl?". The answer should either be "bacterial vaginosis" or "Trichomoniasis".