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Will 5 years of untreated bacterial vaginosis cause pelvic inflammatory disease?

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Dr. Justin Diedrich answered

Specializes in Gynecology

It's possible: Many things are implicated in pelvic inflammatory disease, including untreated bv. If you think you have bv, you should see your doc.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 6/19/2019

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A member asked:

Will 5 years of untreated bacterial vaginosis cause pelvic inflammatory disease?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Justin Diedrich answered

Dr Villaplana agreed

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