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Why do I keep getting bacterial vaginosis and what can I do?
I am married and have been sexually active with the same partner for 7 years. This summer, I developed bacterial vaginosis for the first time, and I have no idea why. I have undergone three antibiotic treatments. All have been 7 day treatments 2x a day of a vaginal cream or gel. No medications have been effective. The symptoms go away while taking the medicine, but return upon completion. I am so frustrated. Doctors say it is not sexually transmitted, but I am starting to think my partner should be treated as well. I wish I could figure out what is causing this illness and how to make it stop! Has anyone else ever dealt with this? All the main causes of BV, such as multiple sexual partners, do not match my lifestyle. I'm so frustrated!!!!
Take Vitamin C with rose hips and insert one pill inside your vagina it will be gone !
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While it's not an STD, it is passed sexually. If you pass the bacteria to your partner and then have sex with him and he still has the bacteria, you'll keep getting BV. Most doctors do prescribe a round of the same antibiotic you take to a woman's partner so as to cover the bases, so talk to your doctor. That's frustrating for sure! Hope it clears up. Remember, it loves moist, hot, airless environments. So, change panties often especially after exercise or something like that, wear cotton undies and try to let yourself breath once in a while like sleeping without underwear. good luck
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