Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can tampons cause bv? i just got rid of it and then i got my period a day later and now i have bv again! i have never had this problem before.
10 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
BV: I don't think tampons cause bv. It seems that BV is an overgrowth of the bad bacteria in the vagina. It usually means your good bacteria is low. The good bacteria make peroxide that keeps the vaginal pH low and this inhibits bv. It seems BV likes to recur. My theory is that this is because you have not got the good bacteria growing well in the vagina. I would treat again and take probiotics.
Answered 1/12/2015
6k views
BV: When the tampon is inside there is a stasis of the blood inside your vaginal which can lead to overgrowth of bacterias, hence bv. The more natural way is wearing pads and allowing menstrual blood to flow freely.
Answered 6/7/2019
6k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
It is day 4 of my period, and I am only spotting. I have BV as well, and nothing is working to get rid of it...I don't understand what's going on?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can Clindamycin affect period cycle used for treatment of BV? What can I do to further prevent BV?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Why do I keep getting reacurring BV and yeast infection before and after I have my period? What will get rid of it. I have taken the meds and insert.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Will folic acid and apple cider vinegar baths get rid of my bv? The tampon in yogurt method did not work.
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I have had a bad odor for a while now which I think is caused by my tampon usage (Ive always had a lot of discharge, which I was told was normal) its worse after my period and I have no idea how to get rid of it. Its embarrassing?
Fishy vaginal odor after getting off cycle, can your period cause BV or since I use tampons could my hands had not been clean enough while inserting?
Can severe bacterial vaginosis prevent pregnancy? I've had it for almost a year. No period. Just now treating it finally. No matter what, no pregnancy
Hi, I am taking metronidazole for BV and i just started my period. Is it okay to wear a tampon?
Is this bacterial vaginosis? I've never done this before but this has been bothering me the last few days and i need help. I just started my period and use tampons. The past days though, I've felt my undies become wet along with my pants and when i check
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
