What Are The Symptoms Of Bacterial Vaginosis
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There are many symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) that a woman should watch for. For instance, if you should detect a vaginal discharge, especially after sex, it is very possible that you have contracted Bacterial Vaginosis (BV). The discharge, if found, is often gray, white or some women have reported their discharge as being yellow in color. the discharge is usually thin watery grayish discharge. Although many things can cause an abnormal discharge, it is very important that you see your GYN and take the steps to be tested and treated promptly. A ‘normal’ discharge should vary in consistency and be completely odorless.
Other classic symptoms include a very unpleasant, foul fishy smell, which could become worse during or after intercourse, intense itching around the vulvae, swelling, and irritation. The irritation can be found in and around the vaginal area. With bacterial vaginosis you can also get a burning sensation during urination. Some of the other symptoms include stomach cramps very simular to menstral crampings. The symptoms mentioned are all of the most common associated with bacterial vaginosis but over half the women with the infection have no symptoms at all.
It is easy to confuse bacterial vaginosis with a yeast infection an even doctors have been known to do this. Some of the symptoms are similar with some other sexually transmitted diseases especially Trichomoniasis. It can also be misdiagnosed as a urinary tract infection or even a vaginal yeast infection.
Should you have any of the symptoms listed above and they do not disappear with a matter of a few days, it is very important to see your GYN. If you do nothing about these symptoms, it is very possible that serious conditions will develop, such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), reproductive tract infections, or reproductive tract inflammation. BV is a very troublesome and frustrating condition that women who are sexually active have to try to circumvent.
If you do become pregnant whilst suffering from bacterial vaginosis that can bring with it extra complications. You may be pregnant and show no symptoms at all, or you may have persistent symptoms. If you are pregnant and showing no symptoms, it is very likely that you will deliver the baby early, which could lead to infection. BV also increases your chance of miscarriage. It is also very important, should you need a c-section that you do not have BV, which could lead to infection. Either way, you should ask your OB to test you to make sure that you do not have BV.
If you have had an abortion or hysterectomy scheduled, you should be tested prior to the procedure to be certain that you are not suffering from BV. Women that have pelvic procedures such as a hysterectomies, or abortions are far more likely to develop a pelvic infection should they have BV.
There are many bacteria within a woman’s vagina that can cause an abnormal discharge. if you think you may have bacterial vaginosis you need to visit your doctor to get checked out properly and they will provide a treatment plan for you.
Find out more about and see if you have any of the classic Bacterial Vaginosis Symptoms