You can get them without having sex But they're more likely to happen to people who have sex If you have bacterial vaginosis, wait to have sex until the infection clears Or use condoms during sex. Bacterial vaginosis (bv) is a common, treatable, vaginal condition Bv can occur without sexual activity, but factors like douching and multiple partners increase the risk
It can increase the risk of other sexually transmitted infections (stis) and complications during pregnancy. In some women, the bacteria can multiply and cause bv to come back What about my partner (s) Although it is not known whether bv is spread through sex, your partner (s) should be checked for bv and other sexually transmitted diseases This is even more important if your bv keeps coming back How can i prevent bacterial vaginosis?
While not always symptomatic, bv can lead to discomforting symptoms such as itching, burning, a fishy odor, and abnormal discharge Many women understandably worry about how this impacts their sexual lives, and whether continuing sexual activity during treatment could. Sex with a new partner, multiple partners, or after a long stretch of abstinence Unfamiliar bacteria from a new male or female sex partner can enter the vagina during intercourse Having sex with bacterial vaginosis is possible but may worsen symptoms, increase infection risk, and requires careful management.
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