A member asked:

My doctor told me not to have sex while on antibiotics for my current bv and pid infection because she said the infection could come back? could it?

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Dr. William Brown answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Sex OK with meds: Bacterial vaginosis is a chronic condition rather than a true infection; it occurs as a certain group of bacteria colonize the vagina (as bacteria are known normally to inhabit the vagina). Antibiotic treatment will reduce the numbers of bacteria; symptoms will disappear only to later return. Acute pid usually requires both partners take meds, in which case sex with that partner is safe.

Answered 8/26/2013

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: Bv and pid are both associated with sexual contact b.

Answered 6/5/2018

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