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What can happen if bacterial vaginosis (bv) is left untreated?
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Depends: For some women, they may not have any symptoms of the infection, but for some it may cause irritation, pain with intercourse, a foul-odor. For pregnant women, BV untreated increases the risk for preterm labor. Other than that it isn't associated with any harmful effects to a woman.
Answered 6/20/2019
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