MetroGel-Vaginal and Burning: What Users Say

• Hop...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2021

For Bacterial Vaginosis "I had been dealing with a yeast infection for 3 months. I went to the doctor because I was still having symptoms after using Terconazole and was told I was yeast-free but have BV. I started the medication yesterday, the only symptom I got after inserting the MetroGel was some mild burning. No leaking during the night or throughout the day, but I did start to notice some white, cottage cheese-like discharge. I’m on night two, and this time I didn’t feel burning after inserting the medication. I’m currently taking a probiotic in the morning and evening, as well as having yogurt daily since I’ve read many people have gotten a yeast infection after using this medication. Fingers crossed this medication works for me and I finally have an end to what feels like never-ending symptoms! I will come back to update once I finish the medication. Hugs to everyone dealing with issues down there!"

• can...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2016

For Bacterial Vaginosis "I used MetroGel for 5 nights. It worked great. The itching and burning were relieved the very first night I took it. I did have to do a sixth dose two nights after the fifth night because the symptoms came back slightly, but since then, I have been fine. That was a week ago, and since then, no problems at all. The only home remedies I had tried were probiotics, folic acid, vitamin D, and vitamin C. I also ate a lot of plain yogurt. I think the vitamins and yogurt worked to give temporary relief, but ultimately it was the MetroGel that did the trick. Crossing my fingers I don't have a relapse. I decided to use the gel and not the pills so the drugs don't have to go through your whole body. The gel just attacks the problem at the source."

• Bai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 17, 2016

For Bacterial Vaginosis "My doctor took several vaginal samples and tested for yeast, all STDs, and bacteria. The only thing that was positive was G. Gardnerella, which is bacteria. She gave me Flagyl 500 mg daily for 7 days and told me to use MetroGel 2x a week for 4-6 months. Still not better and just finished 5 weeks of the gel, which is 10 doses. I have zero odor, never had any, but my discharge is like acid. My skin around the vaginal opening is extremely red, and it burns, and sometimes I itch. I'm majorly frustrated. I have used Desitin and Vaseline to try and keep the discharge from burning me so bad (doc's suggestion), but those tend to make me worse! I'm truly so depressed, I just don't feel like this is ever going to go away. No sex for 5 months now."

• Pat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 28, 2019

For Bacterial Vaginosis "I was due for a Pap smear, and after a couple of weeks, my physician's office called me advising I had an overgrowth of bacteria in my vagina. I couldn't understand that as I never complained of any itching, odor, or smell, I just went in for a Pap smear. After 5 days of administering this gel, I developed severe pain when I urinate. I called my physician, and I was told to drink cranberry juice and take the cranberry supplement by AZO, this didn't work. Now I'm taking an antibiotic, Ciprofloxacin HCl 500 mg for 10 days, twice a day, which caused intense itching. Thursday is the last day for pills, and then I take the 1-day pill Fluconazole tablet 150 mg. What a horrific experience with the gel, it burns my clitoris."

• Nes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 23, 2021

For Bacterial Vaginosis "For the last 6 months, I've been fighting BV that would not go away. I've been on 2 lots of antibiotics in pill form, metronidazole, that were disgusting to take and swallow, and that didn't do anything. I felt horrible when being on these, they seemed to make my symptoms worse. I had tests done and would always come back positive for BV. Finally, I went to a Gyno that listened, he prescribed me Metrogel instead of pill form, and I would always ask them for a Diflucan pill to take at the end of the course to stop a yeast infection, which it did. So, I've been on the Metrogel now for 4 days, which I was told to use twice a day for 5 days, and my symptoms of burning and itching went away on the second day. I've also had no bad side effects. By using this gel, you do get a white clumpy discharge, but that should go away when the course is finished. This is the best I've felt in 6 months and would definitely use again if needed."

• Spa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2016

For Bacterial Vaginosis "Tried this gel for 1 night thinking it would have fewer side effects than in pill form. But I had a very bad experience. Within half an hour of using, my legs felt as if they were on fire, mainly from my knees to feet. Got worse with aching, shooting pains up and down my legs. My head felt funny, but no headache. All night I barely slept because of the severity of the pain. The hotness did lessen, still had painful legs until mid-morning, but it had spread to the rest of my body - a dull ache as if I had the flu. Had a slight blocked nose till morning as well. Felt slightly nauseous. Was itchy too, all over. Felt spaced out. Suffered memory loss in the day before all went away. Will not take again as I am allergic to antibiotics, so it is probably just me. BV did feel a bit better though."

• Kat...
• July 27, 2018

For Bacterial Vaginosis "Awful medication. I had absolutely 0 symptoms of BV, but it came up in my pap during my physical. My doctor started me on the pill and I could hardly make it 1.5 days. Wasn't able to focus, felt drunk, nausea, extreme fatigue, ear congestion, and so on. I quit taking it immediately. My doctor then prescribed the topical gel, which I believe was a huge mistake, as it caused extreme and intense burning on the outside of my vagina. Then onto the vaginal gel insertion. I had to do 2 awful rounds of this. Worst cramps, nausea, and fatigue I've ever experienced. Bloating was so uncomfortable, I could hardly wear some of my clothes. It's been 3 weeks since I've been off the medication now, and I've still had waves of side effects. My gut bacteria and vaginal pH are completely out of whack. All I want to do is sleep, my migraines have intensified, and bloating is still an issue. Do not take this medicine, especially if you didn't have symptoms of BV to begin with!"

• sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2018

For Bacterial Vaginosis "Have been using the actual gel for two days, and I'm fine. A little burning and mild diarrhea at most, but that is it. I followed the directions, if you follow the directions, you should be fine. It clearly states not to have sex while using the medication."

• Hea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 23, 2021

For Bacterial Vaginosis "Ouchhhh. I was prescribed this for BV. I put the gel in and immediately had cramping similar to a period and a little burning. After the second night, I woke up and the outside of my vagina was raw and it itched. It gave me a yeast infection. I stopped using it. I refuse to use this ever again. Seems like it made it worse."

• Mea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2018

For Bacterial Vaginosis "I used the MetroGel vag gel for 5 nights as instructed. The smell went away for like a day or 2, but the discharge remained with its abnormal color (brownish). After having sex with my boyfriend, 2 nights after using the gel, the smell came back even worse. I was bloated and had awful pain and burning sensation in my lower abdomen. I honestly don't trust that this gel works. Instead, I feel like it just made things even worse because I noticed there was some bleeding coming out as well."