Can BV come and go on its own?

Can BV come and go on its own?

Bacterial vaginosis often clears up on its own. But in some women it doesn’t go away on its own. And for many women it comes back after it has cleared up. Antibiotic treatment works for some women but not others.

How do I know if I have BV or something else?

Here’s how you can tell the difference: Discharge: The hallmark sign of BV is discharge with a “fishy” smell. Discharge from yeast infections doesn’t usually have a strong smell but may look like cottage cheese. Vaginal irritation: Typically, BV doesn’t cause vaginal irritation or itchiness.

How long before BV symptoms goes away?

While the infection may go away on its own, most doctors use antibiotics to treat it. You may have been prescribed pills or vaginal cream. With treatment, bacterial vaginosis usually clears up in 5 to 7 days.

Can bacterial vaginosis heal without antibiotics?

BV will sometimes go away without treatment. But if you have symptoms of BV you should be checked and treated. It is important that you take all of the medicine prescribed to you, even if your symptoms go away. A health care provider can treat BV with antibiotics, but BV may return even after treatment.

Can BV cause cramps and back pain?

Will BV cause lower back and leg pain? Lower back pain is a common ailment that affects the majority of the population at least once in their life. There are a number of reasons you may be experiencing lower back or leg pain, however it’s unlikely that BV is one of them.

Why isn’t my BV going away with antibiotics?

Some strains of BV organisms may have resistance to some antibiotics. You should return to your healthcare provider and describe the problems you are having. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises clinicians on a variety of treatment strategies which can be tried if symptoms recur.

What happens if you have BV for a long time?

What can happen if you have BV for a long time? Most often, BV does not cause other health problems. However, if left untreated, BV may increase your risk for: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV.

Does BV cause pain?

Although the changes of BV don’t usually cause pain or itching, they do tend to cause a discharge which can smell stronger than usual. Sometimes it smells ‘fishy’, particularly after sexual intercourse. It can be watery and greyish in colour.

Can BV cause soreness?

Bacterial vaginosis does not usually cause any soreness or itching. If you’re unsure it’s BV, check for other causes of unusual vaginal discharge.