Dr. Chapa’s OBGYN Clinical Pearls Quickie #2: Can a Virgin Get BV?
In this quickie episode, we will answer a question from one of our podcast family members: “Can a virgin get BV?”. It’s a complicated question, that needs explanation. PLUS, we will relate this to a former “event” from a past president- so listen until the end!
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