Yes, you can take yeast infection medicine while taking BV antibiotics. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

I'm not a doctor, but having Pelvic Inflammatory Disease or Bacterial Vaginosis doesn't necessarily increase your chances of having an ectopic pregnancy. However, if you suspect an ectopic pregnancy, it's important to seek medical attention immediately. A healthcare professional can provide a definitive diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Metronizole gel cures bacterial vaginosis in 75-80% of cases. But after six weeks, 50% of patients treated for BV with any regimen have symptoms again. See your health care provider to make sure you were screened for trichomoniasis.

It's best to avoid highly fragranced or deodorant soaps if you're prone to bacterial vagnosis. In the vaginal area, just use a mild, unscented soap.

Bacterial vaginosis occurs when the good bacteria in the vagina die off, and the bad bacteria take over. Antibacterial soap may kill the good and the bad.

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.

If you think you have BV again shortly after taking antibiotics, you are in good company. Half of women treated for BV have symptoms again within six weeks. But you should be rechecked by your health care provider. Make sure you were screened for trichomoniasis and other STDs. If retreatment is needed, you can get a new prescription.

No, bacterial vaginosis can't spread to your mouth, eyes, or any other body part. Bacterial vaginosis isn't an infection in the true sense of the word; it's when there is an imbalance of the normal bacteria that should be found in the vagina, and an overgrowth of bacteria that are normally found in low numbers.

BV can't be detected by a urine test. BV is found physical exam, pH testing of the vaginal fluid, or microscopic exam of the fluid, or a combination of these.

Azithromycin does not treat bacterial vaginosis. See your health care provider for effective diagnosis and treatment.

Uncomplicated bacterial vaginosis will not cause you to feel weak. If you have vaginal discharge and are feeling ill, contact your health care provider today. You may have a serious infection.

Bedwetting wiil not cause bacterial vaginosis. I know it can be embarrassing to talk about concerns about bedwetting or vaginal symptoms, at your age or any age. But you deserve to put your worries to rest. Talk with your health care provider about these worries. If your parents won't take you, see if you might be able to speak with your school nurse to get some help.

Some people say eating yogurt will help; other says there's no way that yogurt bacteria will take hold in the human vagina. Eating yogurt has nutritional benefits, so if you like it, increase your intake of yogurt with live active cultures.

BV results from altered balance of organisms in the vagina (e.g. douching). Trauma (menses, abortion, intercourse, childbirth) may cause the anaerobic bacteria to enter the upper genital organs.

Doxycycline does not treat bacterial vaginosis. See your health care provider for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

Bactrim (smz tmp) will not treat bacterial vaginosis. See your health care provider for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

Stress does not cause infection - bacteria and viruses are responsible causes.However any studies have indicates that a weakened immune system from stress can increase your risk of infection. This is not significant change but it is demonstrable in medical studies.Stress can also impact your ability to overcome an infection and to stop the section while it is a minor problem. You need an immune system fired up and ready to fight. Stress and anxiety weakens the immune system so that your body has less ability to prevent or recover from an infection.

You should not drink alcohol while taking antibiotics for bacterial vaginosis without checking with your pharmacist first. If you drink alcohol while taking metronidazole (Flagyl) you could experience severe nausea and vomiting.

There are no problems with alcohol and yeast medication.

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Antifungal cream will not cure bacterial vaginosis. See your health care provider for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

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No, the majority of women with BV have babies who are born on time and with normal birth weight. There are some studies that show that BV increases the chances of prematurity and low birth weight.

Yes, you can swim if you have BV. There is no danger to you or anyone else from doing so.

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

Bacterial vaginosis happens when the "good" bacteria in the vagina die off and the "bad" bacteria take over. 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.

Bacterial vaginosis does not cause hepatitis. It is an imbalance in the vaginal flora.