Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial vaginosis and yeast infection are both the results of imbalances in the normal flora of the vagina. A yeast infection involves an overgrowth of candida and related species. Odor is not a huge complaint of women with yeast. Symptoms may include redness and discomfort. The vaginal pH is normal. In contrast, bacterial vaginosis is a death of the protective bacteria in the vagina. Odor is a common complaint, but inflammation and irritation are not. The vaginal pH is usually higher than normal.

Avoiding exposure to semen is best during treatment for bacterial vaginosis. You don't catch BV from sex, but the high pH of semen can make recurrence more likely. Once treatment is complete, you can resume normal sexual activity and try to get pregnant without delay.

That is probably not be the best choice. I would not recommend taking it internally since it is toxic in large doses. And if you were to use it as a douche, it would not be strong enough to really do a good job of getting rid of the bacteria.
I strongly recommend that you see your doctor because bacterial vaginosis (BV) can lead to more serious infections and may even jeapardize your reproductive health. It can be even more of a concern if you are pregnant. There are several treatment options and your doctor will pick out the best one for you. Also, BV is very common and occurs in many women, especially sexually active ones, so please don't be embarrassed about it and get medical help. This is not something that you should try and treat yourself.

The smell changes when we orgasm, that is normal. The vagina has a bit of a fishy smell normally (someone have said "smells like fish but taste like chicken") but it goes away. If it smells like rotten fish, she has it. BV you get from bacterias and it is related to pH levels, not orgasms. You can have your bacterias transfered during sex though and that way she can get it. But if she washes normally and don´t douche or wear tight damp clothes etc there should be no reason.

Yes, semen can contain bacteria that may contribute to the development of bacterial vaginosis (BV). BV is often associated with an imbalance of normal vaginal flora, and certain bacteria found in semen can disrupt this balance. However, it's important to note that BV is primarily a result of changes in the vaginal microbiome rather than solely due to bacteria in semen. Maintaining a healthy vaginal environment is key to preventing BV.

No, semen does not directly contribute to bacterial vaginosis (BV). BV is caused by an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina, specifically a decrease in lactobacilli and an increase in harmful bacteria. While having multiple sexual partners or unprotected sex can increase the risk of BV, semen itself does not directly cause the condition.

If you are pregnant and have pain such that you think you have PID, you may be having an ectopic pregnancy. See your health care provider today to make sure that you are safe. Ectopic pregnancy can be life-threatening.

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

There is no evidence that tea tree oil is a cure for bacterial vaginosis. Bacterial vaginosis is a result of the good bacteria in the vagina dying off and the "bad" bacteria taking over. Putting tea tree oil in your vagina is not likely to kill off the unwanted bacteria without killing off the protective bacteria.

Bacterial vaginosis and candidiasis (yeast infection) can be treated with cream. Trichomoniasis cannot be treated with cream. There are other causes of vaginitis with various treatments. Talk to your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.