About 1 in 4 pregnant women get BV. Are African-American. BV is twice as common in African-American women as in white women. How do you get BV? What are the symptoms of BV? Many women have no symptoms. If you do have symptoms, they may include: Unusual vaginal discharge. The discharge can be white milky or gray. It may also be foamy or watery. Some women report a strong fish-like odor, especially after sex. Burning when urinating Itching around the outside of the vagina Vaginal irritation These symptoms may be similar to vaginal yeast infections and other health problems.
What is the difference between BV and a vaginal yeast infection? How is BV diagnosed? Before you see a doctor or nurse for a test: Don't douche or use vaginal deodorant sprays. They might cover odors that can help your doctor diagnose BV. They can also irritate your vagina. Make an appointment for a day when you do not have your period.
How is BV treated? What can happen if BV is not treated? Having BV can raise your risk of getting HIV , genital herpes , chlamydia , pelvic inflammatory disease , and gonorrhea.
Pregnancy problems. What should I do if I have BV? BV is easy to treat. If you think you have BV: See a doctor or nurse. Antibiotics will treat BV. Take all of your medicine. Even if symptoms go away, you need to finish all of the antibiotic.
Tell your sex partner s if she is female so she can be treated. Avoid sexual contact until you finish your treatment. See your doctor or nurse again if you have symptoms that don't go away within a few days after finishing the antibiotic.
Bacterial vaginosis. Actions for this page Listen Print. Summary Read the full fact sheet. On this page. About bacterial vaginosis Bacterial vaginosis BV is caused by an imbalance of the bacteria normally present in the vagina. Bacterial vaginosis may occur at the same time as sexually transmissible infections STIs.
How BV is spread Although it is not clear how BV is transmitted, it is more common in women who are sexually active. Diagnosis of BV Diagnosis is made based on signs and symptoms and lab tests. During a medical examination, your doctor may notice: copious vaginal discharge odour from the vagina decreased acidity of the vaginal fluid on pH testing.
Treatment for BV If you have no symptoms, treatment is usually not required as this condition is self-limiting will go away by itself. Seek treatment if: you are about to have a medical procedure that could allow bacteria into the uterus — for example, insertion of an IUD, or termination of pregnancy you are pregnant — BV can cause early onset of labour.
Talk to your GP, obstetrician or midwife about treatment for BV if you are pregnant the symptoms of BV are affecting your quality of life and you are avoiding sex because of it. Antibiotics are used to treat BV An antibiotic called metronidazole can be used to treat the infection. If your doctor prescribes metronidazole you will need to: Take the antibiotic twice a day for seven days. Take the tablets after meals — this can reduce the nausea and upset stomach that is sometimes associated with metronidazole.
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Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Jan. Obstetrics and Gynecology. Reaffirmed Frequently asked questions. BV will sometimes go away without treatment. But if you have symptoms of BV you should be checked and treated. It is important that you take all of the medicine prescribed to you, even if your symptoms go away. A health care provider can treat BV with antibiotics, but BV may return even after treatment. Treatment may also reduce the risk for some STDs. Male sex partners of women diagnosed with BV generally do not need to be treated.
BV may be transferred between female sex partners. Box Rockville, MD E-mail: npin-info cdc. Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines, Hillier S and Holmes K. Bacterial vaginosis. In: K.
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