Bacterial vaginosis??

[Pregoash]

My doctor called and said she found bacterial vaginosis when she swabbed me. So I looked it up and it's common in pregnant women and women with many partners. But, I haven't even had sex with a new partner besides my hubby. And even we haven't really been making love very much since I'm 39wks and he feels like he is "poking his son in his head" (hahaha!!!) But do you think it's harmless I got antibiotics but, I didn't know if it's just common with hormones all out of whack.

[texaslane528]

It's *****. And it's weird. But I have had it twice in this pregnancy. Doctor acts like Oh no big deal. But for me it caused a little more discharge then normal. The first time he gave me antibiotics to kill the bacteria and it gave me a yeast infection, it's crazy how much pregnancy just throws your whole body through a loop.

[MsMello]

All BV is is an overgrowth of the bacteria that is found in the vagina. It is not contagious and most of the time presents no symptoms. With pregnant women it can cause contractions. Which is why most docs will put you on flagyl (an antibiotic) as a precaution. But if you're not pregnant you don't need to be treated if there are no symptoms. I would take a probiotic with it because the antibiotic will probably cause a yeast infection. Oh the joys of being a woman!

[1sttimmommy]

I think i have that too. The nurse didn't really tell me a lot about it just that they found a bacteria but just got some antibiotics for it. i just got over a uti too.

[mommyofaria]

It's common...I've had it before I even knew I was pregnant and it went away after the meds and drinking plenty of water