Question 1

zithromax treatment for bv in women?

Accepted Answer

No: That's not the appropriate treatment for bv.  Bv is usually treated with Metronidazole or clindamycin.

Question 2

what causes a woman to get bv and recur?

Accepted Answer

Let's see?: Ineffective or incomplete treatment may be the cause.  One can get continually re-infected depending on sexual practices.  Is your sex partner circumcised and what is his hygiene?  Do you use condoms.  Are you using sex toys?  Do you have impeccable perineal hygiene?  You may need a prolonged treatment and you may need a dual treatment with oral meds and per vagina meds.  Sorry for the recurrence!

Question 3

what can cause a woman to keep getting, bv ?

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Multiple factors: Women can get BV recurrently because of diet, douching each month or using anything that disrupts normal flora.

Question 4

can a women have discharge after having bv ?

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BV: If by BV you mean bacterial vaginosis, yes it may cause vaginal discharge. It may also fail treatment and it may be accompanied by other vaginosis.

Question 5

how can you tell as a female that bv infection is gone away?

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Symptoms gone?: The symptoms of bacterial vaginosis, such as a fishy vaginal odor and increased discharge, should disappear after proper treatment to the infection. Be sure you have completed all of your antibiotics as prescribed. If you are still experiencing symptoms, you might consider seeing your doctor where you can be retested for cure.

Question 6

can a uncircumsized man cause a woman to smell different or cause bv?

Accepted Answer

Not exactly: Having sex without condoms can increase the risk of sexually transmitted disease whether he is circumcised or not. Stds can cause odor. Bv is not an std but it is the most common vaginal infection and it does cause odor. Some studies show it is more common in women with uncircumcised partners but important to note it is very common in general.

Question 7

is it safe to treat women who have bv and are pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you have symptoms of bacterial vaginosis while you are pregnant, it is very improtant to get it treated. Bv can cause preterm contractions. Your doctor will determine the best method of treating you based on which trimester you are in.

Question 8

can bv cause infection in a man when sexually involved with a woman that has it?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Most bacteria that cause BV require the vaginal conditions to grow. Some men can develop urinary infections and rarely skin infections.

Question 9

ive read bv cannot be transmitted from women to men sexually, is it same with candidas vaginosis?

Accepted Answer

No urethral infect-n: Although men would not get an internal infection with Candida, if the genitals remain damp from tight clothing or sweating a lot, it is possible to get a skin yeast infection in the genital area. This responds well to topical sprays or powder used for jock itch, which refers to infection in the groin from fungi commonly causing athlete's foot.

Question 10

what r reasons y women have recurrent bv?this is the 3rd time in 3mths i've had bv. prescribed metrogel and it keeps coming back no sex in 2mths

Accepted Answer

Make sure u get: A culture that can check for many bacteria and there can be many that can cause BV up to 6 different ones and u could have other bacteria that can cause a discharge, and i rec pro-biotics to help prevent bv, and u want to avoid heat and humidity in that area meaning if u work out get into dry clothes asap even if u can't shower for a while and sometimes the bacteria can be resistant to the meds.

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