Comments on: What causes someone to get Bacterial Vaginosis? http://www.mybacterialvaginosisstory.com/what-causes-someone-to-get-bacterial-vaginosis/ How I Cured Bacterial Vaginosis For Good Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:43:27 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: crrousey http://www.mybacterialvaginosisstory.com/what-causes-someone-to-get-bacterial-vaginosis/comment-page-1/#comment-694 crrousey Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:52:36 +0000 http://www.mybacterialvaginosisstory.com/what-causes-someone-to-get-bacterial-vaginosis/#comment-694 i had it when i was prenant and was informed it wasnt a std its a chemical off balance in the vagina or bacteria make sure you are urinating after sex i had it when i was prenant and was informed it wasnt a std its a chemical off balance in the vagina or bacteria make sure you are urinating after sex

]]> By: purple http://www.mybacterialvaginosisstory.com/what-causes-someone-to-get-bacterial-vaginosis/comment-page-1/#comment-693 purple Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:52:36 +0000 http://www.mybacterialvaginosisstory.com/what-causes-someone-to-get-bacterial-vaginosis/#comment-693 The cause of BV is not fully understood. BV is associated with an imbalance in the bacteria that are normally found in a woman's vagina. The vagina normally contains mostly "good" bacteria, and fewer "harmful" bacteria. BV develops when there is an increase in harmful bacteria. Not much is known about how women get BV. There are many unanswered questions about the role that harmful bacteria play in causing BV. Any woman can get BV. However, some activities or behaviors can upset the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina and put women at increased risk including: Having a new sex partner or multiple sex partners, Douching, and Using an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception. It is not clear what role sexual activity plays in the development of BV. Women do not get BV from toilet seats, bedding, swimming pools, or from touching objects around them. Women that have never had sexual intercourse are rarely affected.BV is not completely understood by scientists, and the best ways to prevent it are unknown. However, it is known that BV is associated with having a new sex partner or having multiple sex partners. It is seldom found in women who have never had intercourse. The following basic prevention steps can help reduce the risk of upsetting the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina and developing BV: Be abstinent. Limit the number of sex partners. Do not douche. Use all of the medicine prescribed for treatment of BV, even if the signs and symptoms go away. The cause of BV is not fully understood. BV is associated with an imbalance in the bacteria that are normally found in a woman’s vagina. The vagina normally contains mostly "good" bacteria, and fewer "harmful" bacteria. BV develops when there is an increase in harmful bacteria.

Not much is known about how women get BV. There are many unanswered questions about the role that harmful bacteria play in causing BV. Any woman can get BV. However, some activities or behaviors can upset the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina and put women at increased risk including:

Having a new sex partner or multiple sex partners,
Douching, and
Using an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception.
It is not clear what role sexual activity plays in the development of BV. Women do not get BV from toilet seats, bedding, swimming pools, or from touching objects around them. Women that have never had sexual intercourse are rarely affected.BV is not completely understood by scientists, and the best ways to prevent it are unknown. However, it is known that BV is associated with having a new sex partner or having multiple sex partners. It is seldom found in women who have never had intercourse.

The following basic prevention steps can help reduce the risk of upsetting the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina and developing BV:

Be abstinent.

Limit the number of sex partners.

Do not douche.

Use all of the medicine prescribed for treatment of BV, even if the signs and symptoms go away.

]]> By: danixox18 http://www.mybacterialvaginosisstory.com/what-causes-someone-to-get-bacterial-vaginosis/comment-page-1/#comment-691 danixox18 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:52:36 +0000 http://www.mybacterialvaginosisstory.com/what-causes-someone-to-get-bacterial-vaginosis/#comment-691 sry i have no idea! sry i have no idea!

]]> By: girl522 http://www.mybacterialvaginosisstory.com/what-causes-someone-to-get-bacterial-vaginosis/comment-page-1/#comment-692 girl522 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:52:36 +0000 http://www.mybacterialvaginosisstory.com/what-causes-someone-to-get-bacterial-vaginosis/#comment-692 I had this problem about 2 years ago. I was flip flopping between having BV or a yeast infection every month. I was on the patch and then the ring. I didn't have any problems till I had been on birth control for about 6 months. Apparently, birth control can change the normal environment of the vagina from acidic to more alkaline. Also, semen is alkaline and reduces the acidity of the vagina. Anyway, I stopped birth control in March and have been using condoms since and haven't had another infection. So if you are doing any of those things that may be the cause. I suffered for ever until I did my own research. As far as I know and have been told males don't carry BV. BV isn't an STD don't listen to other people who have told you that. BV or yeast is just an overgrowth of normal bacteria found in the vagina. It happens were there isn't normal balance or ph level in the vagina. I would suggest using condoms, getting off birth control or there is something new I've heard of to keep the ph normal called Rephresh or something like that. Look it up and if you need anymore advice about this email me. I had this problem about 2 years ago. I was flip flopping between having BV or a yeast infection every month. I was on the patch and then the ring. I didn’t have any problems till I had been on birth control for about 6 months. Apparently, birth control can change the normal environment of the vagina from acidic to more alkaline. Also, semen is alkaline and reduces the acidity of the vagina. Anyway, I stopped birth control in March and have been using condoms since and haven’t had another infection. So if you are doing any of those things that may be the cause. I suffered for ever until I did my own research. As far as I know and have been told males don’t carry BV. BV isn’t an STD don’t listen to other people who have told you that. BV or yeast is just an overgrowth of normal bacteria found in the vagina. It happens were there isn’t normal balance or ph level in the vagina. I would suggest using condoms, getting off birth control or there is something new I’ve heard of to keep the ph normal called Rephresh or something like that. Look it up and if you need anymore advice about this email me.

]]> By: RN In Indy http://www.mybacterialvaginosisstory.com/what-causes-someone-to-get-bacterial-vaginosis/comment-page-1/#comment-690 RN In Indy Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:52:36 +0000 http://www.mybacterialvaginosisstory.com/what-causes-someone-to-get-bacterial-vaginosis/#comment-690 As with any STD, there may be signs and symptoms, there may not be for the male. Females, on the norm tend to have symptoms much faster than men. In reference to Bacteria Vaginosis...It can be sexually transmitted, and is considered an STD. Be Cautious with your partner; condoms are always a wise choice! Stay away from scented douches, perfumed powder, bubble bath...etc...they have been linked with BV also; most importantly..be certain to follow up with your MD. Take care. ~ RN in Indy As with any STD, there may be signs and symptoms, there may not be for the male. Females, on the norm tend to have symptoms much faster than men. In reference to Bacteria Vaginosis…It can be sexually transmitted, and is considered an STD. Be Cautious with your partner; condoms are always a wise choice! Stay away from scented douches, perfumed powder, bubble bath…etc…they have been linked with BV also; most importantly..be certain to follow up with your MD. Take care.
~ RN in Indy

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