Baltimore, MD
A 19-year-old female asked:
Can scented pads cause bacterial vaginosis?
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Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
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.
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Byesville, OH
A female asked:
What causes bacterial vaginosis?
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Dr. Karen Jonesanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
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.
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Jacksonville, FL
A 28-year-old female asked:
What causes bacterial vaginosis and what are the symptoms?
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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Vaginosis: As the name implies, vaginosis is caused by bacteria. Symptoms include a discharge, pain and foul odor
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