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A member asked:

Can bv or genitals herpes cause uti symptoms?

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Dr. John Rowlett answered

Not really: These infections can cause urinary symptoms (burning, pain) but not typically associated with infection per se.

Answered 6/18/2018

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I had to self swab myself for bv & am waiting for a results appt. I think I have a uti now as well. Urge to pee, pressure in vagina, no pain or burning. Could bv be causing this & I think its a uti or do bv not cause those symptoms? Thanks?

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My gyno prescribed metronidazole for BV. A few days into my dosage, I started experiencing UTI-like symptoms such as frequent urination and an increased feeling of needing to urinate. Can the meds cause this and does this stop when I finish the meds?

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Can having bv increase your chance of getting genital herpes from having a cold sore and transmitting down below?

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UTI test negative but I have BV. Can BV give you UTI like symptoms?

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I was told I have a kidney stone, but I also have UTI/BV like symptoms. Can someone please tell me what my next steps should be?

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