Does metronidazole vaginal gel have an impact on the child during pregnancy?

Patient's question:

At 35 weeks pregnant. The doctor prescribed metronidazole vaginal gel after a careful examination of the leukorrhea. After using it for five days, the amount of leukorrhea has decreased, but it is still yellow. Should I continue using a full box? Will it affect the baby?

Doctor's answer:

Leukorrhea is yellow, it is preliminarily considered that there may be vaginitis. Vaginitis generally has no major impact on the fetus. It is recommended to use Honghe lotion mixed with warm water to rinse the vaginal area, pay attention to personal hygiene, drink more water, and wait and see. At 35 weeks of pregnancy, the use of vaginal suppositories is not recommended, although it does not cause major effects on the fetus in the abdomen. It still needs to be noted that more attention should be paid to the cleanliness and hygiene of the vaginal area, and underwear should be changed frequently.

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