I'm 31 weeks pregnant and I just got a call from my doctor's office saying that I have BV and a yeast infection. This is my second time dealing with this during my pregnancy and it's driving me crazy. It's causing intimacy issues in my relationship as well. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can do to ward off another bout with either one of these nasty infections? Anyone else gong through the same thing? Thanks!
2007-02-01 03:04:45 · 19 answers · asked by SuiteNezi 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Eat yogurt! The hormones in pregnancy make you more susceptible to these infections. The live cultures in the yogurt give you the 'good' bacteria to help prevent recurrence. Talk to your doctor for more options.
2007-02-01 03:09:24 · answer #1 · answered by doodlebuttus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was pregnant with my first son I had yeast infections throughout my whole pregnancy, it's due to your bodies response to the pregnancy so it's normal my doctor always called in a RX strength cream. Bacterial Vaginosis is an infection which can be caused by a number of factors. You have to take the medicine prescribed to get rid of the Bacterial Vaginosis it will not go away on it's own trust me I've had it twice. The baby will be fine the yeast doesn't hurt the baby but the Bacterial Vaginosis can be harmful if not treated you can google Bacterial Vaginosis or read about it in your baby books. I hope this helps
2016-03-28 23:46:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, I think we are dealing with 2 different issues here and I don't think anyone here has addressed each seperately.
I, personally, have had BV since puberty..around the age of 11. For me it's just an odor and minor discharge. For years (until I was about 20) I thought the odor was normal. Obviously it's not. I could take 13 showers a day, scrub and do whatever and the odor wouldn't go away. When I was about 20 I went to the doctor because I had had enough and they gave me a prescription for what I think was Metro Gel. The odor went away for about 6 months then came back and hasn't gone away since...I am now 30. I'm 34 weeks and about 8 weeks ago I asked the doc for ANYTHING that would help the odor, she gave me Metro Gel vaginal gel with applicator. Took the odor away for about a week...then it returned. Then I tried the pill version which didn't do a thing. Now I'm on the gel again...3 days into it...we'll see what happend but I don't expect much. The doctor did say that it's kind of hard to get rid of any infection while pregnant.
As for the yeast infection get a prescription for something. The store non-prescription stuff has never worked for me, but the prescription form has.
Good luck and if you have any questions plz let me know.
Oh and I don't know about your husband being the carrier of bacterial vaginosis. I guess it's possible but mine has occured in my body naturally. I didn't have intercourse until I was 19. Maybe you could ask your husband to treat himself with Lotrimen spray just in case he is causing your recurrent yeast infections.
2007-02-01 03:33:48 · answer #3 · answered by october g 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Seems like a lot of people have no idea what they are talking about. BV is not an STD. Your partner does not have to take any treatment if you have BV. You can get a cream or pill to get rid of it.
For Yeast Infections, eat yogurt to prevent them. If you are pregnant and already have one, talk to your doctor about a treatment.
Now... as far as the other woman who says she has had BV for all that time and the smell is bad... Sounds like you have trachiomis vaginosis (Spelling)... Which is an STD. Make sure your doctor has done the appropriate tests on you.
2007-02-01 09:10:47 · answer #4 · answered by gabriellemelissa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am 26weeks along and keep getting yeast infections so I know exactly what you are speaking about. I am not familiar with BV but my OB/GYN recommended I drink lots of water, bathe in warm water and dry myself COMPLETELY and sleep without underwear. The intimacy part is definitely stressing though. I was told if I have this infection when I give birth my baby will have a thrush but it is nothing to worry about. I am really fed up also, it just keeps coming back.
2007-02-01 03:19:42 · answer #5 · answered by redz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As some people have stated, you could be getting the bacteria from your husband/partner.
My wife got the same thing once or twice during her pregnancy. We simply dealt with it.
If your partner can't handle the fact that you are out of sexual commission for a few days while you treat it, what they heck are they going to do when you are supposed to be having no vaginal intercourse for 6 weeks after delivery?????
Let's be frank. It isn't causing intimacy issues unless your partner is so shallow that they only intimacy they know is sex. Intimacy is so much more than that. He better start preparing for more snuggling and cuddling, and less grunting, because that's what his next 2 or so months are going to consist off. And once that 6 weeks is up, you will both be so tired that sex will play a minor roll in your lives for a few weeks after that, as well.
Just treat it as the doctor advises, and ask them what you can do to prevent another one. And tell your partner to suck it up. And for your sake, be more creative. You have other options besides vaginal intercourse to keep things going if you feel you really need to.
2007-02-01 03:17:50 · answer #6 · answered by Garylian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes me, chronically! And it sucks, it's also causing intimacy issues for me with my husband.
Have you been tested for gestational diabetes? Because diabetes leaves you more prone to vaginal infections such as this. You should check with your doctor. Part of it is the bacteria has a chance to build up, so you have to deprive it of that chance. I've taken to sleeping in loose shorts without any underwear at night. It gives everything a chance to dry out/ air out, and it works to keep the infections at bay. Also, rinse the area often with warm water when in the shower, but don't scrub with soap- that will actually cause some of the "good" bacteria to be washed away, which could throw it all out of balance.
Good luck- I know it's yucky- chances are you will be back to normal after your pregnancy though.
2007-02-01 03:11:43 · answer #7 · answered by jessamess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-06-02 10:19:01 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even after finishing a treatment for BV, I go to the doctors office and it's still there. It sucks. I feel for ya honey.
2007-02-01 03:23:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had lots of problems with this during my last two pgs. Have your husband go to the dr, he might be the carrier. Take all of your meds. Maybe some new ideas in the bedroom. Maybe in the shower? Good luck
2007-02-01 03:12:18 · answer #10 · answered by mktk401 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋