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Does Hydrogen Peroxide Cure BV or Make It Worse?

When I first heard about using hydrogen peroxide for bacterial vaginosis (BV), I was skeptical. I mean, how could something that’s basically a mild antiseptic work inside such a sensitive area? But after trying it—cautiously, of course—and talking with my OB-GYN, I realized that many women are asking the same thing: does hydrogen peroxide cure…