bv

Dear Doctor,
I am a woman of 26 years. The whole year i have been miserable having burnings in the vaginal entrance and vulva. Doctors misdiagnosed it for yeast. Only 1 week ago i had the proper diagnose, bacterial vaginosis. I got the symptoms after having my first sexual intercourse. Doctor put me on clyndamicin (300mg) one tablet three times a day for 7 days. I have 3 tablets left to finish the medication, i really want to finish it but  this antibiotic gave me diarrea (diarrhea), abdominal pain and a severe and terrible stomach pain. I am very worried and want an opinion is it possible that this antibioic have caused a stomach ulcer? Do i have to get tested for stomach ulcer, i have never suffered from stomach. Another issue that im concerned about is if BV is permanently treatable or it will come back even if i am not sexually active? Why it happened after sex? An the doctor said the cervix looked irritated, is it possible to be irritated from BV?
when is the appropriate time to go back for a check-up immediatelly after medication or a month after? Supposing i had Bv for 1 year which i am sure i had, does it effect fertility? I am very worried and in pains and your opinion is very much appreciated.
Thank you for your time

[John Kim, M.D.]

Bacterial vaginosis is an overgrowth of abnormal bacteria that can cause vaginal irritation, fishy smelling vaginal discharge. It is not sexually transmitted. If you are not allergic to Metronidazole then you can take a vaginal gel called Metrogel vaginal cream intravaginally for 5 nights instead of oral Metronidazole or oral Clindamycin to prevent an upset stomach, diarrhea and abdominal pain.  Clindamycin can cause persistent severe diarrhea and so if you do have this, you should see your doctor to make sure that you do not have pseudomembranous colitis.
If your cervix still looks irritated, you should be checked for other possible infections like chlamydia or gonorrhea which is sexually transmitted.
BV should not effect your fertility in the future.