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Key Q & A How do I know if I want my health professional? Pay attention to your body. If you experience symptoms such as changes in color and consistency of vaginal fluid, genital itching or burning, you may have a vaginal infection which if left untreated, can lead to health complications. What makes bacterial vaginosis (BV) serious consequences for women who are pregnant? Studies have shown that women with untreated BV have a higher risk of having premature or low birth weight baby. Not all vaginal infections cause pregnancy problems, but BV is potentially serious and require attention. Screening strattera cost and treatment

suitable for pregnant women with symptoms of BV. The following measures may be needed during pregnancy. Do all pregnant women receiving treatment for BV? No. Regardless of other risk factors for preterm delivery, all pregnant women with BV who have symptoms should be treated. However, treatment of pregnant women with a positive response to BV, but who

have no symptoms (asymptomatic), is controversial. Generally, pregnant women with asymptomatic BV does not require treatment. What are my chances of BV return? As many as 30 percent of women treated for recurrent BV experience within 90 days of treatment. Do not handle your prescribed medicines could lead to relapse. Why excessive douching increases the risk of BV? Healthy ecosystem of the vagina to correct balance of bacteria flora. Nearly 95 percent of the vaginal mucous membrane, which protects against bacteria and other pathogens, are beneficial bacteria called lactobacillus. These bacteria make natural acids, which keep harmful bacteria get out of control. Too much douching can disrupt bacterial balance and lead to infection. What drugs are not effective against BV? Antibiotics are not effective against BV include ampicillin, erythromycin, tetracycline / doxycycline, triple sulfanilamidnye and ciprofloxacin. Also, vaginal creams and suppositories to treat "yeast" (

Candida) infection is left untreated BV. Why is it important to determine what type of vaginitis I have? BV, trichomoniasis and candidiasis (thrush) caused by different pathogens and should be treated differently. Each type of infection requiring specific treatment, and some infections have more than one reason. What about the diagnosis and treatment of BV in men? Organisms that cause BV in women is not known, or remain in the male urethra. Clinical studies have shown that treatment of male partners with antibiotics does not affect a woman's risk of recurrence or response to therapy. .