Bacterial Vaginosis Resources

As if Bacterial Vaginosis isn’t already bothersome enough by itself, add being pregnant on top of already having BV, and that increases a woman’s risk of developing other serious health conditions, if it’s not taken care of right away.

Most women realize they have BV by the often identified  irregular vaginal discharge and pungent fishy odor. Truth be told, BV can definitely be a memorable yet uncomfortable experience for nearly 1 in 3 women at some point in their lives; however, most women are oblivious to the fact that BV can trigger several serious health risks, particularly those who have it during pregnancy.

4 Possible Risks of Having BV During Pregnancy

Greater risk of first-trimester miscarriage

Greater risk of a pre-term labor

Greater risk of a uterine infection

Risk of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

The first two risks are related to a woman being pregnant and having bacterial vaginosis at the same time, with BV having a potential negative impact on a woman’s ability to carry a baby to full-term.

C-sections and abortions cause a woman to become at greater risk of a uterine infection and these procedures are connected to women who have bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy.

Another health risk tied to BV in general is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). PID is most often associated with exposure to an STD, but it can also develop from prior bouts with Bacterial Vaginosis. Even though PID is not directly associated with BV and pregnancy, it is a condition which could potentially develop during the normal delivery of a baby, a C-section, or abortion in a woman who has bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy. Potential complications associated with PID include organ damage, infertility and tubal pregnancies.

How common is BV in a pregnant woman?

Approximately 16% of pregnant women in the United States alone have BV during pregnancy. Given this significant percentage, it’s imperative that women (regardless of pregnancy) become familiar with all aspects of BV including causes, symptoms and treatments. This way, some of the health risks can be minimized because of education.

Prevention is always the best option, but if you have bacterial vaginosis there is a quick, natural, and permanent solution available in “The Ultimate Natural Guide to Bacterial Vaginosis Relief”, found in this website.

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