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. Bacterial vaginosis doesn't cause complications very often But sometimes, having bv may lead to If you have bv, you have a higher risk of getting an sti Sti s include hiv, herpes simplex virus, chlamydia or gonorrhea
If you have hiv, bacterial vaginosis raises the risk of passing the virus to your partner. A new study provides strong evidence that bacterial vaginosis, a common vaginal condition, is spread during sex But experts are still debating about whether to officially call it an sti. Bacterial vaginosis (bv) has been considered a bacterial imbalance in the vagina, rather than a sexually transmitted infection (sti) New research is challenging this assumption A study published in the new england journal of medicine suggests that bv, a common vaginal infection in women, may be transmitted sexually.
Bacterial vaginosis is not a sexually transmitted infection (sti), but rather an imbalance of normal vaginal bacteria While sexual activity can increase the risk, bv isn't solely contracted through intercourse.
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