Vaginosis
May 15, 2008 – 2:51 pmMillions of women suffer from bacterial vaginosis, so you are not alone in the world having to deal with this problem. In fact, it is the single most common cause of vaginal infection. Be sure to find my link at the end of this informative article to help you on your way to getting rid of bacterial vaginosis.
Bacteria vaginosis (BV) is one of the most common vaginal infections among pregnant women who need to be specially aware. With bacterial vaginosis occurring among pregnant women between 10-20% of the time. There is a strong link between BV and preterm delivery and between BV and early spontaneous miscarriage prior to 16 weeks gestation.
Douching may be a triggering cause of bacterial vaginosis by upsetting the natural balance of the vaginal environment.
Sometimes there is a fishy odor often associated with bacterial vaginosis caused by certain bacteria. Many women find that after intercourse the odor is more pronounced.
Nearly half of all women with BV don’t notice any symptoms such as foul odor, itchiness, unusual discharge or burning sensations around the vaginal region. These general symptoms are obviously easily confused with something like a yeast infection.
Women who are sexually active appear to be at greatest risk for developing bacterial vaginosis. But even women who are not sexually active can develop it.
Bacterial vaginosis can increase the risk of getting PID or Pelvic Inflammatory Disease after a surgical procedure, such as a hysterectomy or an abortion or even just in general. Sometimes treatment methods such as using a douche can push the infection deeper into the body triggering PID.
Do you want to run the risk of an STD? Having bacterial vaginosis can increase the chances of getting other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as HIV, chlamydia, etc. Women with HIV who get bacterial vaginosis have a higher risk of passing HIV to a sexual partner.
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