Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is one of the most common causes of vaginal infections. To most, it is called vaginal bacteriosis. Bacterial vaginosis is not really a sexually transmitted diesease although it can often flair up arfter sex but that is usually down to a bacteria imbalance. Bacterial vaginosis is not easily spread and can not live outside the body, so you will be unable to catch it from a toilet seat, in a swimming pool or of any bed clothes.

Bacterial vaginosis is caused by an imbalance within the vagina of the naturally occuring bacteria. There are natural “good” bacteria that are replaced by “bad” bacteria. Once the “bad” bacteria take over or increase, there is no way that the “good” bacteria can compensate. The symptoms of BV are very telling: there is a white, gray, or even yellow vaginal discharge that excretes a foul, fishy smelling odor. The odoro and discharge you get with BV is usually more prominant straight after intercourse.

Usually BV can be a problem that will go away on its own within a few days. However, if you still have the symptoms, you should be seen as soon as possible by your GYN or physician to receive the proper care and treatment as it can cause very serious problems if left untreated. Creams and gels all have there place in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis but the trouble with these are that they will only treat the symptoms of BV and not the cause, it becomes very likely that the bacterial vaginosis will return.

There are more serious complications associated with pregnancy and BV, there is a possibility of miscarriage, early or preterm delivery and other infections. Should you have a pelvic procedure scheduled, such as an abortion or hysterectomy, you are more likely than other women having those same procedures of having a pelvic infection. If you do have bacterial vaginosis then you will be more susceptable to catching other more serious diseases if exposed. You must get your bacterial vaginosis it can be come more than just a nuisance if left untreated.

Treatment is as simple as obtaining a prescription for an antibiotic. Popular antibiotics for bacterial vaginosis treatment includes metronidazole and Clindamycin. Both types of antibiotics come in the following forms: pills that you will swallow, an antibiotic cream or gel, which is to be rubbed on the affected areas or a capsule (ovule) that you will insert into your vagina. As i stated before this will be the first course of action you need to take and hopefully this will clear up your problem but a lot of women find that the bacterial vaginosis does come back.

BV usually clears up within two to three days with the antibiotics; however, it is essential that you continue to take the full seven-day regimen. Eveb if your BV symptoms go away you must continue the treatment until you complete the course of antibiotics that is usually 7 – 10 days. It is very important that you complete the full dosage.

Antibiotics will clear up the BV and work very well in doing so, some people will get a few side effects. It is very possible that you will develop a yeast infection, and you should watch for redness, itching, and/or a lumpy, white discharge. Should you develop these symptoms, contact your doctor’s office as soon as possible so that he can prescribe a different antibiotic for the yeast infection.

If you directly apply gels or creams in to the vagina then be aware that condoms may become ineffective. Using condoms with the gels and creams causes the latex to break down and they will be ineffective all together.

Follow up visits are not necessary, as the reoccurrence of BV is not unusual. Women should be advised that if they find they have symptoms after the initial treatment, they would have to try either the original regimen or a very different regimen.

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