diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis, could it be something else?

Question

Hi! I've had lower abdominal pain for the past month or two, and in the past couple weeks I started getting a really bad-smelling vaginal discharge. I saw a doctor, had a pelvic exam, and the lab results said that I have Bacterial Vaginosis. I didn't mention the abdominal pain to the doctor, just because I didn't think of it... the smelly discharge was what was really bothering me at the time.

Now I've been reading about Bacterial Vaginosis, and nowhere does it mention abdominal pain as a symptom. Has anyone else had that as a symptom? Or could I possibly have something more serious- like Pelvic Inflammatory Disease? Should I worry, or should I just wait and see if the prescription for the BV makes it go away?

Please help, give advice, or just give encouragement... I need it.

Answer 1

BV can result in lower abdominal pain if it has gone on long enough to result in pelvic inflammatory disease. Suggest you finish the antibiotics, abstaining from sex the entire time, and then see if you still have the abodominal pain. If so, it's time for a trip back to the doctor.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

i too have been having similar problems and what i found is that if bacterial vaginosis is uncured for a long period of time it may form into PID ( pelvic inflamitory disease). you should look into it and also always give full information to your doctor. ... im going to my first gyno apt and im terrified....

Answer 4

Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina. Vaginitis is very common and is reported by as many as 75% of women at some point in their lives. Vaginitis can be caused by a number of infections, including bacteria (such as Gardnerella and gonorrhea), protozoans (such as trichomonas), and yeast (Candida). Vaginal yeast infection is often referred to as vaginal Candidiasis.