i think i mite have bacterial vaginitis. but i would just like to know can u just have it.. because i have had the symptoms since before i ever had sex... but i am ashamed to go to the doctor....
I was just wondering that.
I was just wondering that.
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It can be gotten without sexual contact. There is no need to be ashamed - go to your doctor to sort it out.
1. Women need to know that Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is considered a sexually transmitted disease. As such unprotected sex with a partner puts you at risk for getting it if they have it as well.
2. If after treatment, as recommended by a doctor, you go back and have unprotected sexual intercourse with your partner. you stand the risk of once again acquiring BV.
3. The male partners may be symptomatic but most times are not. This means that looking for itching, odours, rashes, bumps etc. on your partner will almost always yield nothing; and therefore should not be used as a sign that your partner does not have this disease.
4. All the medications given to you by your doctor should be taken as prescribed and not shared.
5. You don't have to - but it's a good idea to stay away from sexual intercourse when being treated.
6. You may not have BV - it may be a mixed infection hiding behind your BV. Insist on a speculum examination.
7. Some women may have a recurrent endometriosis post menstruation depending on whether they have retrograde flow. (sleeping upright, during your period, can have it's benefits :) ).
8. Good hygiene is important. I suggest:
a. Two rags for bathing; one for the body, another for the vagina
b. Sun-drying those two rags daily; or if weather does not permit when they dry - iron them.
c. Do super-drying. That is, use copious quantities of tissue to dry with after urinating to make sure you have removed much of
the urine (which can serve as a breeding ground)
d. Clean sexual toys after use and do not share.
e. If using a liner daily or feminine wipes, try another brand.
Hope this helps.
1. Women need to know that Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is considered a sexually transmitted disease. As such unprotected sex with a partner puts you at risk for getting it if they have it as well.
2. If after treatment, as recommended by a doctor, you go back and have unprotected sexual intercourse with your partner. you stand the risk of once again acquiring BV.
3. The male partners may be symptomatic but most times are not. This means that looking for itching, odours, rashes, bumps etc. on your partner will almost always yield nothing; and therefore should not be used as a sign that your partner does not have this disease.
4. All the medications given to you by your doctor should be taken as prescribed and not shared.
5. You don't have to - but it's a good idea to stay away from sexual intercourse when being treated.
6. You may not have BV - it may be a mixed infection hiding behind your BV. Insist on a speculum examination.
7. Some women may have a recurrent endometriosis post menstruation depending on whether they have retrograde flow. (sleeping upright, during your period, can have it's benefits :) ).
8. Good hygiene is important. I suggest:
a. Two rags for bathing; one for the body, another for the vagina
b. Sun-drying those two rags daily; or if weather does not permit when they dry - iron them.
c. Do super-drying. That is, use copious quantities of tissue to dry with after urinating to make sure you have removed much of
the urine (which can serve as a breeding ground)
d. Clean sexual toys after use and do not share.
e. If using a liner daily or feminine wipes, try another brand.
Hope this helps.
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