hello doc, every time my boyfriend and i have sex especially orally i get bv, does him smoking contribute to that?

Question

14th wk preg, hv bacterial vaginosis, it recurred for the third time, i'm rlly worried bout baby, my doc prescribed me the same metronidazol ?

Answer 1

No: It will rather indicate multiple sex partner infective material exchange.

Answer 2

Exposure: The more "partners" one has; the more exposure one takes on...Which potentially changes the normal flora in one's own body. Always have you(or your partner) wear a condom which can reduce this risk; and this is an easily treatable condition so see your health care provider if this has occurred.

Answer 3

It's a mystery: In many ways BV behaves like an STD, and like all STDs, the risk is correlated with frequency of exposure, no. of partners, etc. Among lesbian partners, it's definitely sexually transmitted. However, no sexually transmitted germ has been found, male partners have no symptoms, and treating male partner of infected women apparently makes no difference in risk of recurrence. Research continues.

Answer 4

Shouldn't : It's best you don't. Get the benefit of having the treatment work for you. Sex is sometimes the cause of bv. You may react to the brand of condoms. Or the spermicide on the condoms. Or bacteria from the skin on his penis, fingers or toys. Start off with a clean slate and the resume sex. You may then be able to identify the cause.

Answer 5

Sure!: No reason you can't/shouldn't have sex while being treated for BV in most cases. But be sure your partner is being treated as well. Bv has a high relapse rate no matter what you do so also be alert to whether your symptoms (if any) go away and then come back after awhile.

Answer 6

1 day: This isn't, in my opinion, a sexually transmitted disease.

Answer 7

Yes: There is no danger with bv.

Answer 8

However: While on treatment, the cdc advises to either abstain from intercourse or to use condoms to avoid a higher incidence of recurrence rate. Even if you follow these rules, at 1 month 25% recurrent rates, at 3-12 months there is a 50% recurrence.

Answer 9

This is fine: Bacterial vaginosis, correct? Not a problem unless it is very uncomfortable.

hello doc, every time my boyfriend and i have sex especially orally i get bv, does him smoking contribute to that?

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