Question 1

can bv go away on its own if left untreated?

Accepted Answer

: BV germs reproduce when they feed on the sugar and protein imbedded in vaginal mucus. As long as both are present in the same place they will remain. Random healing might occur or may persist. In medicine we never say never. There are some simple over the counter treatments that many fine useful.

Question 2

having an awful experience with antibiotics, especially flagyl, i'd like to know if bv can go away on its own if found in culture? metrogel scares me.

Accepted Answer

Maybe, probably not: Bacterial vaginosis is overgrowth of mostly normal vaginal bacteria. The underlying reasons and causes are unknown, sometimes sexually transmitted. It may clear up on its own, but better to treat with antibiotics.  Recurrent BV sometimes can be prevented with vaginal metronidazole (MetroGel) or boric acid. It is silly to be "scared" of MetroGel, which causes no side effects or harm.

Question 3

can a bv go away on its on, or even when the symptoms subside is it still there?

Accepted Answer

BV: BV comes and goes all by itself. Sometimes we can help it go away with antibiotic therapy. It certainly can resolve on its own. If the discharge and odor have gone away then it is gone. There are always some of the "bad bacteria" left behind, but if there are enough of the "good" bacterial types (what we call normal vaginal flora) these will keep the remaining "bad bacteria in check.

Question 4

is it actually true that bv will go away on its own if its not a constant problem?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the severity of the BV and what bacteria is causing it, etc.  Most BV if caused by bacteria your body does not fight off (rare) will need to be treated with medications.

Question 5

will bv(bacterial vaginosis), go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

Usually no: An antibiotic treatment w metrodinazole or Clindamycin usually necessary.

Question 6

is it urgent to get bv taken care of by a doctor? or can it go away on its own if there is no pain, just an odour?

Accepted Answer

Best to see doctor: New bacterial vaginosis (BV) should be professionally evaluted, especially if you have a new sex partner, or it doesn't clear up in 2-3 weeks. Some STDs cause similar odor and discharge (trichomonas); others are more common with BV (chlamydia, gonorrhea). BV also can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, a serious fallopian tube infection. Do not douche to control odor etc; it increases PID risk.

Question 7

how long will it take bacterial vaginosis to go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

Maybe never: Bacterial vaginosis is overgrowth of mostly normal vaginal  bacteria. The cause is unknown, but many cases behave like an STD, and other STDs (gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomonas) often go along with BV. So you need to have a professional check-up. Sometimes BV will clear up on its own, but it could take months, years, or never. Antibiotic treatment is recommended. See your doctor soon.

Question 8

hi i ve had bv and cervicitis in the past i was wondering if treating my bv could be a result of cervicitis also can cervicitis go away on its own or do i have to seek medical treatment every time how do i know if i have a sensitive cervix what causes cer

Accepted Answer

BV/cervicitis: Treating BV is not the cause of cervicitis, cervicitis can be caused by gonorrhea, chlamydia, ureaplasma, mycolplasma genitalium or viral infection, and treatment is needed to get rid of these organisms, reccurent infections can be due to re-exposure or inadequate treatment.

Question 9

my boyfriend cheated on me with other women and now i have a fishy smell coming from my vagina that's been going on for over 3 months. i thought it would go away on its own but it hasn't. i went online and results for bacterial vaginosis comes out but i'm

Accepted Answer

Vaginitis: Your best plan would be to see your provider for cultures and appropriate treatment.

Question 10

could i ignore mild bacterial vaginosis symptoms if i am breastfeeding & don't want to take the antibiotics? can it go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can; it can: Yes, you can "ignore mild bacterial vaginosis symptoms if you are breast feeding". Yes, your symptoms may be "self-limiting and spontaneously resolve.  Mild BV may "go away on its own".

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Can bv go away on its own if left untreated?

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Having an awful experience with antibiotics, especially flagyl, i'd like to know if bv can go away on its own if found in culture? metrogel scares me.

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Can a bv go away on its on, or even when the symptoms subside is it still there?

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Is it actually true that bv will go away on its own if its not a constant problem?

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Will bv(bacterial vaginosis), go away on its own?

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Is it urgent to get bv taken care of by a doctor? or can it go away on its own if there is no pain, just an odour?

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How long will it take bacterial vaginosis to go away on its own?

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Hi i ve had bv and cervicitis in the past i was wondering if treating my bv could be a result of cervicitis also can cervicitis go away on its own or do i have to seek medical treatment every time how do i know if i have a sensitive cervix what causes cer

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My boyfriend cheated on me with other women and now i have a fishy smell coming from my vagina that's been going on for over 3 months. i thought it would go away on its own but it hasn't. i went online and results for bacterial vaginosis comes out but i'm

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Could i ignore mild bacterial vaginosis symptoms if i am breastfeeding & don't want to take the antibiotics? can it go away on its own?

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