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A member asked:
How can bacterial vaginosis be caused by a new sexual partner? i have a new partner and was diagnosed with bv recently.
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Not an STD: Bv is not an std. See your gyn for treatment.
Answered 3/14/2015
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Not an STD: Bacterial vaginitis is not transmitted sexually. You should discuss this in detail with your gynecologist and get treated effectively.
Answered 9/28/2016
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