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Im very worried if i have bv. and i missed my period for almost 2 months. could bv effect that? also could there be a possibility of being pregnant?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

See your Gyn: BV would not normally affect the hormonal process that leads to your period. If you have had sex, you certainly can be pregnant. I would advise that you take a pregnancy test AND see a gynecologist to be examined for BV and for STDs.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Larry Eastburn answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Get lab studies: Pregnancy can be ruled out with a home pregnancy test. These are very accurate. BV is a bacterial infection of the vagina that needs to be treated with antibiotic therapy. A culture or slide will give you the answer. If there is a "fishy odor" it is likely that BV is present. Regardless, both issues need to be addressed. Good luck.

Answered 9/16/2015

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Need pregnancy test: Bacterial vaginosis causes itching, discharge and an odor but would not cause a missed period. Please get a pregnancy test and if it is positive see a doctor as soon as possible. If you are having unprotected sex please take a prenatal vitamin daily just in case you get pregnant.

Answered 8/15/2014

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