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A member asked:

If i have bv and had sex with my bf could it cause problems for him?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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It all depends: It all depends on the type of infection you have.

Answered 1/8/2014

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I have had BV in past but no medication works to treat the problem, I have pain during sex and gross yellowish tented discharge, and itching.

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