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Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial vaginosis is a condition in which the levels of helpful bacteria of the vagina decrease, and other bacteria overgrow. It can cause vaginal discharge with bad odor. It is not an infectious disease spread by sex, but exposure to semen can make it more likely.

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Can you have bacterial vaginosis if you're a virgin?

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Yes, it is possible to have bacterial vaginosis (BV) even if you're a virgin. BV is a common vaginal infection caused by an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina, and it can occur regardless of sexual activity. Factors such as hormonal changes, poor hygiene, or the use of certain products can contribute to the development of BV.

Can tubal ligation cause bacterial vaginosis?

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Tubal ligation, also known as "getting your tubes tied," is a procedure to permanently prevent pregnancy by blocking the fallopian tubes. It does not directly cause bacterial vaginosis, which is an imbalance of the bacteria in the vagina. However, any surgical procedure can potentially disrupt the balance of bacteria in the vaginal area, increasing the risk of infections, including bacterial vaginosis.

How bacterial vaginosis could be contracted and treated?

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Yes, you can and should treat trichomoniasis when you're pregnant; however, if your are near delivery, it may be safer to delay treatment.

How is bacterial vaginosis caused?

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Bacterial vaginosis is caused when the good protective bacteria in the vagina die off, and the "bad" bacteria take over. These bacteria are typically anaerobes that are normally found in the rectal area.

What is the treatment for bacterial vaginosis?

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The treatments for BV could be various, and with the advanced medical technology there are more and more effective treatments for BV. Except antibiotics, herbal therapy has been proven effective by recent clinic cases. Like herbal medicine FUYAN PILL, which is made from natural herbs, has good effects on curing BV.

Does bacterial vaginosis go away forever once you treat it?

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Depending on the severity of your condition it may take the entire course of medicine before you feel relief.

If you are taking herbal medicine, like "fuyan pill" it would take you 3-4 months to get complete cure. It may seem slow than other medicine, but it could clear up it completely from its root. Thus bacterial vaginosis wouldn't bother you any more in the future.

And if you still have any questions, consulting professional doctors, like Dr Lee xiaoping is also helpful.

How does bacterial vaginosis affect pregnancy?

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Yes. And see a doctor.
Yes of course you can. A spermicide isn't used as treatment, it doesn't stop ovulation either. I'm not sure why your man would be wanting to have sex while you have a foul odour and bacterial overgrowth going on though. He needs to wear a condom either way.
Bacterial vaginosis is a condition in women where the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted and replaced by an overgrowth of certain bacteria. It is sometimes accompanied by discharge, odor, pain, itching, or burning. Unpleasant it may be, but yes, you can still get pregnant. Bacterial Vaginosis does not prevent pregnancy, it does not retard pregnancy, and do not consider it any form of pregnancy protection.

What is the treatment for bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women?

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You have very effective treatment for bacterial vaginosis. Clindamycin with metronidazole combination is the preferred treatment. You can have other forms of treatment also for the same ailment.

Does clindamycin treat bacterial vaginosis?

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If you're using clindamycin pills for BV, the dose is 300 mg twice daily for seven days.

Does levaquin cure bacterial vaginosis?

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Doxycycline does not cure bacterial vaginosis. It's more likely to make it worse. See your heath care provider for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

Can bacterial vaginosis cause pain?

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Yes. In fact, it is advisable not to engage in intercourse while you have any kind of infection. If you are already taking antibiotics to treat the BV, you should wait until your symptoms have disappeared and the course of your treatment is over before having sex again.

Does Mirena cause bacterial vaginosis?

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Mirena does not cause bacterial vaginosis. Some women who stop using condoms when they start Mirena may have an increase in problems with BV. Using condoms may decrease the odds of recurrence.

Changes in lifestyle can be helpful in reducing the risk of recurrence. These include avoiding perfumed vaginal products, using mild soap (not deodorant or antibacterial) in the vaginal area, avoiding douching, using condoms, wearing thong underwear only occasionally rather than daily, and making sure that if you have any anal sex play, you wash the finger, sex toy, or penis before it goes into your vagina.

What if you don't treat bacterial vaginosis?

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Vagina has natural outlet and as such the infection usually does not become severe. But it may give rise to symptoms like burning, itching and painful sexual intercourse. It makes you more prone to get the sexually transmitted infections like HIV.

What is the cpt code for bacterial vaginosis?

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Bacterial vaginosis is a diagnosis, not a procedure. The ICD9 code for bacterial vaginosis is 616.0.

Can bacterial vaginosis affect menstruation?

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Bacterial vaginosis will not affect the timing of menstruation, and can't cause you to miss a period. Menstrual fluid may delay the resolution of symptoms, and fragranced napkins or tampons can also increase the risk of recurrence.

Can bacteria vaginosis cause HIV?

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Bacterial vaginosis can not cause HIV, contracting the virus is what gives people people a positive HIV status. However if you have bacterial vaginosis then you may be more likely to contract HIV if you are having unprotected sex because the normal protective barrier of the skin may be damage by the bacterial infection and therefore more permeable to the virus

What are the effects of bacterial vaginosis?

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Bacterial Vaginitis is where the bad bacteria in your body outnumbers the good bacteria in your body. Symptoms include Whitish Vaginal discharge, Itching and general discomfort.. They recommend that you don't wear too tight of clothing, Keep Vaginal area clean and dry and wear cotton underwear. Speaking from experience they usually prescribe antibiotics

Can you get pregnant after having bacterial vaginosis?

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Yes, you can get pregnant after having bacterial vagnosis. In the overwhelming majority of cases, BV has no long-term effects.

Is bacterial vaginosis contagious?

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A man does not technically pass BV to his partner. A man can contribute to the condition, as the sperm pH is higher than the vaginal pH. Bacterial vaginosis occurs when the "good bacteria" in the vagina die off and other bacteria "take over." It's not spread by sex, and treating the woman's partner, whether male or female, does not affect the outcome or chance of recurrence.

Can children get bacterial vaginosis?

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In some cases children can most definitely get bacterial vaginosis.

Is bacterial vaginosis curable?

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Yes , Bv is curable. In fact, it is not difficult to cure it.

BV is treated with antibiotics and herbal medicine, such as FUYAN PILL.

You could consult your medical provider or seek online help from online doctors, like herbalist Lee Xiaoping.

Does bacterial vaginosis cause burning with urination?

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Bacterial vaginosis does not cause painful urination. However, trichomoniasis, which is always accompanied by BV, can cause burning with urination. Trich is harder to diagnose than BV, and may be missed. If you have painful urination, contact your health care provider and find out if you were screened for trich. Trich is found with either an immediate examination of the vaginal discharge under the microscope, or a special swab for trichomonas. You may need a repeat exam.

How do you get rid of Bacterial vaginosis?

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To get rid of bacterial vaginosis is not difficult for herbal therapy.

For example, herbal medicine "fuyan pill", which is made from natural herbs. Fuyan Pill is believed to be the most effective herbal treatment on BV which has been confirmed by lots of patients.

And if you need more help, you could consult online doctors, like Wuhan Dr. Lee's TCM Clinic, They would provide you more professional help online.

How long does bacterial vaginosis last?

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depends how bad it is. I had it when I was 2 to 3 or so and i think it could of been 3-6 months. i had the rash thing and the doctors at the hospital couldn't find anything wrong with me and I kept on going back when they insisted that I didnt have it. Well my parents took me back once more and askd for a different doctor who then said that i did have it this was about 1-3 weeks later that I had had it for.. Then they need to find out what blood type I had and couldn't find it at all so it was tested at universitys.

But don't worry.. I am fine now nothing is wrong with me atall I am healthy and it had no effects 11 yrs since I had it and I'm fine

What are the male symptoms for bacterial vaginosis?

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Male usually do not get infection from bacterial vaginosis.