Can bacterial vaginosis contribute to/cause infertility?

Robert b
#1. March 11th, 2010, at 8:51 AM.

Yes it can, it is possible even if the chance is remote. Your body tries to maintain a constant vaginal "flora" or balance between the naturaly occuring orgainsms. If one is predominate this can be problematic, the body may or may not be able to restore the balance (resolve). If not then medical intervention is needed.
Just because something is naturally occuring dosen’t mean it is harmless….e.g. measles, mumps, ulcers, diabetes, etc.

Fun Lovin’ Girl
#2. March 11th, 2010, at 8:51 AM.

While BV does contribute to complications during pregnancy (including preterm labor and miscarriages), the articles I read don’t say anything about contributing to infertility.

Since it is a naturally occurring infection which is not sexually transmitted and often self-resolves, there’s probably little chance that it would spread to the uterine cavity and then into the fallopian tubes (blockage being a leading cause of infertility in women). Possibly having an IUD in place MIGHT increase your chances of uterine introduction, but probably not.

Discuss this with your doc, but chances are there’s little need to worry in that area.