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Gynecology (Expert Forum)
Persistent bacteria infection
Answered by
Keith Downing, MD - Obstetrics, Gynecology
MA
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Persistent bacteria infection
by karigreen, May 05, 2008 02:13PM
I have persistent bacterial infections and i got two when i was pregnant and i believe that it was the reason that i went in to pre-term labor in my 22nd weekd of pregnancy resulting in fetal demise. I had my baby in January and since then i have had 2 more bacterial infections and i dont know why i keep getting them so much i am worried and after i had my baby i switched doctors and neither seemed to be bothered about it???what reason would be that i keep getting them and is there any prevention, i do everything that my doctor tells me to do and faithfully and i am scared. i want to try and conceive again, but since it took me 11 years and loads of money to get pregnant the first time i am scared that i will have another infection and lose my baby again.
Doctor's Answer
by Keith Downing, MD, May 11, 2008 06:22PM
, May 11, 2008 06:22PM
Hello,
If you are talking about bacterial vaginosis, some women are prone to developing recurrent infections. Despite the fact they are easily treated for reasons that are not clear some women are affected more than others.
It is unclear whether this may have played a role in your pregnancy loss, and so it would be hard for anybody to counsel you about the possible impact on a future pregnancy.
I suggest you find an ob/gyn you like and trust and move forward with their advice and counsel.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
If you are talking about bacterial vaginosis, some women are prone to developing recurrent infections. Despite the fact they are easily treated for reasons that are not clear some women are affected more than others.
It is unclear whether this may have played a role in your pregnancy loss, and so it would be hard for anybody to counsel you about the possible impact on a future pregnancy.
I suggest you find an ob/gyn you like and trust and move forward with their advice and counsel.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
