Has anyone heard of BV??

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Are there anyways to get rid of it over the counter??

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Bacterial Vaginosis is benign infection of the vagina. It goes by the names non-specific vaginitis, Gardnerella vaginitis, or simply Gardnerella. It is also referred to by its acronym of B.V.. Gardnerella is the most common bacteria involved. But it can be caused by a large variety of organisms. These are mostly categorized as anerobic bacteria. All women. It the common vaginal infection, especially among reproductive age women. But, it occurs in girls, and post-menopausal women as well. It is not considered a sexually transmitted disease. It is seen in virgins. Nevertheless, some vaginal infections recur because the woman's partner harbors them. It is suspected, but not proven that bacterial vaginosis' cure or recurrence rates will improve, if her male partner is treated.Purulent cervicitis, Trichomonas , and yeast infections must be excluded to diagnose Bacterial Vaginosis. Cervicitis would show signs of inflammation. Trichomonas would show the organism itself and WBCs. Its discharge may be greenish, but also gray or yellowish, so it is hard for the average woman (or average doctor) to tell it from B.V. Trichomonas discharge is described as 'frothy' (good luck knowing that one when you see it!) Yeast would show the organism in the lab sample. The woman experiences itching much more often than with BV and yeast doesn't have much of a smell. Metronidazole (brand name Flagyl). Metronidazole Gel (Metrogel) 0.75% inserted vaginally twice a day for 5 days. Good as 7 day oral, no stomach upset,Clindamycin By mouth, 300mg twice a day for 7 days orally. Clindamycin 2% vaginal cream once a day for 7 days For 100% cure rate: oral (500mg. Twice a day for 5 days) and vaginal ornidazole (500mg/day for 5 days) OR Oral secnidazole (2gm single dose) and vaginal metroniazole (500mg, twice a day for 7 days).

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Answer 3

Are you talking about bacterial vaginosis? If so, you need a prescription to get rid of it. It's a bacterial infection that can only be cleared up by an antiobiotic. A common one used is called Flagyl. You take it for about a week and it should get better. FYI - it is not a STD. Hope this helps!

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Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is the name of 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.



Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age. In the United States, as many as 16 percent of pregnant women have BV.



The cause of BV is not fully understood. BV is associated with an imbalance in the bacteria that are normally found in a woman's vagina. The vagina normally contains mostly "good" bacteria, and fewer "harmful" bacteria. BV develops when there is an increase in harmful bacteria.

Not much is known about how women get BV. There are many unanswered questions about the role that harmful bacteria play in causing BV. Any woman can get BV. However, some activities or behaviors can upset the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina and put women at increased risk including:

Having a new sex partner or multiple sex partners,
Douching, and
Using an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception.
It is not clear what role sexual activity plays in the development of BV. Women do not get BV from toilet seats, bedding, swimming pools, or from touching objects around them. Women that have never had sexual intercourse are rarely affected.



Women with BV may have an abnormal vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor. Some women report a strong fish-like odor, especially after intercourse. Discharge, if present, is usually white or gray; it can be thin. Women with BV may also have burning during urination or itching around the outside of the vagina, or both. Some women with BV report no signs or symptoms at all.



In most cases, BV causes no complications. But there are some serious risks from BV including:

Having BV can increase a woman's susceptibility to HIV infection if she is exposed to the HIV virus.

Having BV increases the chances that an HIV-infected woman can pass HIV to her sex partner.

Having BV has been associated with an increase in the development of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) following surgical procedures such as a hysterectomy or an abortion.

Having BV while pregnant may put a woman at increased risk for some complications of pregnancy.

BV can increase a woman's susceptibility to other STDs, such as Chlamydia and gonorrhea.



Pregnant women with BV more often have babies who are born premature or with low birth weight (less than 5 pounds).

The bacteria that cause BV can sometimes infect the uterus (womb) and fallopian tubes (tubes that carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus). This type of infection is called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID can cause infertility or damage the fallopian tubes enough to increase the future risk of ectopic pregnancy and infertility. Ectopic pregnancy is a life-threatening condition in which a fertilized egg grows outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube which can rupture.



A health care provider must examine the vagina for signs of BV and perform laboratory tests on a sample of vaginal fluid to look for bacteria associated with BV.



Although BV will sometimes clear up without treatment, all women with symptoms of BV should be treated to avoid such complications as PID. Male partners generally do not need to be treated. However, BV may spread between female sex partners.

Treatment is especially important for pregnant women. All pregnant women who have ever had a premature delivery or low birth weight baby should be considered for a BV examination, regardless of symptoms, and should be treated if they have BV. All pregnant women who have symptoms of BV should be checked and treated.

Some physicians recommend that all women undergoing a hysterectomy or abortion be treated for BV prior to the procedure, regardless of symptoms, to reduce their risk of developing PID.

BV is treatable with antibiotics prescribed by a health care provider. Two different antibiotics are recommended as treatment for BV: metronidazole or clindamycin. Either can be used with non-pregnant or pregnant women, but the recommended dosages differ. Women with BV who are HIV-positive should receive the same treatment as those who are HIV-negative.

BV can recur after treatment.



BV is not completely understood by scientists, and the best ways to prevent it are unknown. However, it is known that BV is associated with having a new sex partner or having multiple sex partners. It is seldom found in women who have never had intercourse.

The following basic prevention steps can help reduce the risk of upsetting the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina and developing BV:

Be abstinent.

Limit the number of sex partners.

Do not douche.

Use all of the medicine prescribed for treatment of BV, even if the signs and symptoms go away.

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