The Hidden Complications of Bacterial Vaginosis

Dealing with bacterial vaginosis (BV) is not a pleasant experience. Being educated about the hidden complications of BV can make the experience a bit more tolerable.

If bv is left untreated it can further develop into greater health complications. One of the greater risks is that the anaerobic bacteria can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID can lead to very heavy scarring of the reproductive tract organs that can further lead to being sterile. PID can also lead to a greater risk of ectopic pregnancy.

Instead of the pregnancy occurring in the fallopian tube, the egg starts developing elsewhere. The fetus then grows outside the uterus and this puts pressure on the abdominal organs and can cause death.

Bacterial vaginosis can and does interfere with the development of the fetus. Infants are born prematurely or are born with a low birth weight which leaves them susceptible to disease.

The treatment of bacterial vaginosis with antibiotics can actually make the disorder worse! Studies show that treatments that are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have a high recurrence rate of up to 50% one month later. That means that it's possible you will continue to use antibiotics every month for the rest of your life - unless you find another solution that is more effective.

Vulnerability to STD

Bacterial vaginosis makes it easier for you to contract sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea, HIV, Chlamydia, and herpes. Once you get these diseases, you will have to take additional antibiotics and medications. Some of these STDs may be caused by strains that are antibiotic-resistant, and that means even more symptoms and health problems will result.

Fishy Odor

There's a negative stigma associated with someone who has a smell coming from the vagina. In bacterial vaginosis, the fishy smell is strong enough for you to smell, and that means that if you can smell it, so can others. Many BV sufferers report that they feel as if people are talking behind their back; a feeling that doesn't usually arise out of nowhere or without evidence that this is truly happening.

Change in Lifestyle

Your daily lifestyle changes when you have bv. You're most likely to discontinue riding your bicycle for cardio-fitness simply because this activity worsens the symptoms and the smell. You'll naturally gravitate towards not having sexual intercourse with your mate, and it's easy to understand the impact of this on a relationship. You'll fret and worry about how to get over the disorder, and probably try many remedies that really don't work. This alone can lead you to simply give up trying to find a solution, which then increases your risk of PID and other disorders.

Find A Cure For Bacterial Vaginosis

Cures are out there and thousands of women have already proven that natural remedies like Probiotics, eating yogurt, taking antibacterial herbs and other solutions actually do work. Arm yourself with knowledge and go get cured once and for all!

Don't let the complications of bacterial vaginosis ruin your life!