I have a question concerning BV (Bacterial Vaginosis)...?

Question

I had bacterial vaginosis 2 times. It would appear to me that having sex caused the infection, because I was perfectly fine before I had sex. I got BV for the first time, did the treatment, I had sex a while later and got BV again about 2 months after the first. Now I'm wondering, since I plan on getting pregnant soon, I am scared that the BV will come back while I'm pregnant. How can I make sure that I won't get BV again? I heard that having BV while pregnant can cause serious complications during pregnancy. Has anyone been pregnant and had BV at the same time? Was the baby ok physically and mentally?

Plz only serious and mature answers.

Answer 1

i think as long as u get it treated asap if u happen to get it while pregnant, your baby will be fine.
i had it once when i was pregnant this year.
its the opposite of having a yeast infection, and from my experience, was easily treated, and no harm was done to my baby.
just get it treated as soon as u can so it doesn't affect the baby....not saying it could affect the baby, but im sure if it goes untreated, it does pose a problem of the baby getting a similar infection.
I know how u feel, i was so worried and paranoid about the health of my baby...but that's a mommy for u.its our job.
take care, and good luck on making a little angel, God Bless.Best Wishes.

Answer 2

You should see a doctor that specialises in sexual health to help you manage the condition before you try to get pregnant. It is common and treatable and there are various theories about causes and solutions. try not to buy into old wives tales too much like using diluted vinegars and such as this can damage the vaginal lining and alter the pH. Only use water to wash down there as most products also alter the pH and this can make things worse. NSW health website has information on BV if that helps. Good luck!

Answer 3

Bacterial vaginosis (commonly known as BV) — the most common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge in women of childbearing age — is an infection caused by an imbalance among the bacteria that live in your vagina. .

Normally, "good" bacteria, called lactobacilli, are in the majority and keep other kinds of bacteria in check. You end up with BV when there are too few lactobacilli, which allows other bacteria to grow out of control. No one knows for sure what causes the balance of bacteria to change. About 1 in 5 women have this infection at some point during pregnancy, though estimates vary widely. '

How does having BV affect my pregnancy?

Having BV when you're pregnant may raise your risk for preterm labor and birth. Some studies have also linked the infection to a higher risk of miscarriage, preterm premature rupture of the amniotic membranes (PPROM), and uterine infection after delivery.

That said, many women with BV have perfectly normal pregnancies. Experts don't yet know why only some women with BV end up delivering prematurely. Some researchers think that BV may be just a sign of other infections or problems that lead to preterm birth. They do know that women who are diagnosed with BV early in pregnancy are at a significantly higher risk for problems than those who get the infection later in pregnancy.

Having BV also makes you more susceptible to certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV, if you're exposed to them.

How can I avoid getting BV?
Because no one knows what causes this bacterial imbalance, there's nothing definitive you can do to protect yourself from bacterial vaginosis. However, there are a few ways you can reduce your risk of getting BV:
• Follow safe-sex practices if either you or your partner has sex with other people. It's not clear what role sex plays in triggering BV, but it's rare in women who aren't sexually active and is most common in women with multiple sex partners.

• If you smoke, here's another reason to quit: Smoking cigarettes increases your risk for BV.

• Don't douche or use feminine hygiene sprays or scented soaps on your genitals. These products may upset the delicate balance of bacteria in your vagina. (You shouldn't douche during pregnancy anyway. In extremely rare cases, douching may force air to pass beneath the membranes of the amniotic sac and enter your circulation, causing an air embolism that can be life-threatening.)

Answer 4

the doctor checks for infections that could hurt the baby when it comes out and they have medicine to take before delivery that will clear it up before its born. you need to be open with your doctor and discuss it when you get pregnant. just curious but when you had it before was it the same guy and was he treated cuz he can reinfect you if he does not treat himself too

Answer 5

Yes my friend got it, got it , Got it, she was preg. baby was fine, Her boyfriend was the problem he had and kept giving it back to her after he would also get treated he was getting it from his other girlfriends !

Answer 6

im not sure but the best advice you would get is asking your doctor or check here
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