Doctor explains HOW TO TREAT AND PREVENT BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS (BV)
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In this video Dr O’Donovan explains how to treat and prevent BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS (BV).
BV happens because of a change in the normal balance of vaginal bacteria and a drop in the lactobacillus bacteria inside the vagina which is responsible for keeping the vagina slightly acidic so bad bacteria don’t grow as well.
Now the good news is that BV usually doesn’t cause any other health problems. But it can lead to issues, especially when you’re pregnant or trying to get pregnant so in this video we’ll cover treatment and prevention.
SYMPTOMS OF BV:
• A burning feeling when you pee
• A fishy smell that gets stronger after sex
• Itching
• Thin white, gray, or green discharge.
TREATMENT OPTIONS:
Antibiotics like (metronidazole or clindamycin) are normally given to treat BV. This could be a tablet you take by mouth or a cream or gel you put into your vagina.
You’ll need to take most treatments for 5 to 7 days and you should finish all your medicine, even if the symptoms go away. This is because if you stop early, the infection could come back.
It’s common for bacterial vaginosis to come back, usually within a few months and if it does come back, you’ll usually be given more antibiotics to treat it.
If you get it more than 4 times a year then you may be given an antibiotic gel that you put in your vagina. You may need to use this for a few months to help stop bacterial vaginosis coming back.
PREVENTATIVE TIPS:
• Clean sex toys after every use.
• Don’t douche – Douching upsets the natural balance of bacteria and so can scented soaps, bubble baths, and vaginal deodorants.
• Get tested for sexually transmitted diseases, and make sure your sex partners are tested.
• Try to use protection with every sexual partner – for example if your partner is male ask them to use a condom.
• Use only water or mild soap to wash your genitals.
• Finally, wipe from front to back after you use the bathroom.
LINKS AND REFERENCES:
NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bacterial-vaginosis/
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