Bacterial Infection

[soontobemomof3kids]

My OB office just called and said that I have a bacteria vaginal infection.  My doctor screened  my on Tuesday, like he does everyone.  He said it was indentify a bacteria that causes preterm labor.   I have had  a big increase in vaginal discharge, but didn't think anything of it.  I am really worried because I read that it can also cause a miscarriage.  Anyone know anything about this?  I am 8 weeks tomorrow.

[Molliana]

I had BV at about 5 weeks.  I am 8 weeks now.  I know I had it because I have had it many times before, years ago.  I was treated back then with antibiotics but every month, right after my period, it came back again.  I had had enough and did some investigations online.  My saviour was acidophillus.  I used them as a suppository back then and it was brilliant.  
So at 5 weeks when I had a hint of BV (after 12 days of spotting) I bought acidophillus and took it orally for three days.  Even after taking it for the first day there was a significant difference.  After three days it was completely gone.
I had my first visit with the midwife today and told her that I had treated myself with acidophillus and she said that was perfectly safe to do in pregnancy.

[Brittny27]

You most likely have bacteria vaginosis and flagyl is not suppose to be taken in first trimester! I was suffering from this for first 8 wks it will only cause preterm labor in later pregnancy. I finally ended up taking the metrogel supositories at 8wks because I couldn't deal anymore with the symptoms. I would strongly suggest you talk to pharmacist before taking flagyl

[soontobemomof3kids]

Yes, I was prescribed Flagyl for seven days.

[nola0805]

Does your doctor plan on treating the infection?  Bacterial infections are pretty common and they are easily treated, so I would not worry too much.  I actually had one and was treated with a topical when I did not realize I was pregnant (like the first week of my pregnancy) and I am now 9 weeks and all is fine.