Question 1

what causes bacterial vaginosis?

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Get from yourself: Bacterial vaginosis is a very common vaginal infection in women.  It is from bacteria that live normally in the colon, but because the distance between the rectum and vagina is so short those bacteria can get into the vagina and cause an infection.  Douching increases the chance of it.  Symptoms include irritation, itching, odd discharge and fishy odor.  I usually prescribe a vaginal antibiotic.

Question 2

can anyone tell me what causes bacterial vaginosis?

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Vaginal flora: Bacterial vaginosis is a mild infection of the vagina caused by native bacteria. Normally, there are a lot of "good" bacteria and some "bad" bacteria in the vagina. The good types help control the growth of the bad types. In women with BV, the balance is upset. There are not enough good bacteria and too many bad bacteria.A sign of bacterial vaginosis can be a "fishy" smell, which may be worse after sex. About half of women who have bacterial vaginosis do not notice any symptoms.

Question 3

what causes bacterial vaginosis and what are the symptoms?

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Vaginosis: As the name implies, vaginosis is caused by bacteria. Symptoms include a discharge, pain and foul odor

Question 4

can scented pads cause bacterial vaginosis?

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Unlikely: BV may be caused by alterations in the acid content of the vagina and the growth of bacteria in the vagina because of these changes, although there is debate about this, and experts are not sure why bacteria in the vagina get out of balance. Scented pads are not likely to be causing this.

Question 5

what are the causes of someone to get bacterial vaginosis?

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A pH change: Bv is caused when the normal vaginal ph is disturbed, outside of its normal range.(can happen due to menstrual bleeding, dietary changes, stress, antibiotic use).  Too high of an increase in the ph can results in bv., which is an overproliferation of one form of normal vaginal bacteria, but too many causes odor, irritation, frothy discharge, and sometimes pain with intercourse.

Question 6

can lubricant cause bacterial vaginosis?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Bacterial vaginosis is a disease of the vagina caused by bacteria. Risks for BV include douching and having new or multiple sex partners, although it is not clear what role sexual activity plays. Bv is caused by an imbalance of naturally occurring bacterial flora and is often confused with yeast infection or with trichomoniasis.

Question 7

does bacterial vaginosis cause cervicitis?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Bacterial vaginosis usually causes a thin, grey-white discharge and a characteristic bad smell, which could be described as "musty" or "fishy." unlike a cervicitis, where the cervix is the source of discharge due an infection or other irritation, with bacterial vaginosis the discharge comes from the vagina due to a shift away from the good bacteria that usually live there.

Question 8

could bacterial vaginosis cause you to be tired?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal odor: Bacterial Vaginosis is the most common vaginal infection It is due to an overgrowth of a normal vaginal bacteria named Gardnarella . 
It causes vaginal irritation, dischare and a fishy odor. It does not cause you to be tired
You must be tested in a doctor's office and treated with antibiotics to cure. It can be a repetitive infection.

Question 9

i have bacterial vaginosis..what are the main cause of this?  i only have one sex partner

Accepted Answer

Many: Any condition that changes the balance of flora to be more favorable for bacteria to overgrow may precipitate bacterial vaginosis. Ph changes caused by stress, diet, viral infection can all set you up for bv.

Question 10

can bacterial vaginosis be caused by intercourse with a man who has had multiple partners?

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BV: This is not considered to be a sexually transmitted disease, but there is data showing that the bacteria colonizing the skin of the penis can be those obtained from a sexual partner and transmitted back to them after treatment. If you have a partner with multiple contacts BV is the least of concerns. Make sure you are tested for all STDs.

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