10 BV Symptoms

By lizzie

Reviewed: dr. stavarache

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1. 'Bacterial Vaginosis.' Mayo Clinic, 1 May 2019, mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bacterial-vaginosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20352279
2. 'Bacterial Vaginosis.' Cleveland Clinic, 5 June 2020, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/3963-bacterial-vaginosis

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Complications

While BV does not typically cause major issues, complications are possible. BV has been linked to preterm birth in pregnant women. BV may also contribute to increasing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, or infections after vaginal surgeries.

BV can also sometimes cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which is an infection of the uterus and fallopian tubes. This issue can increase the risk of infertility in some women.¹‘Bacterial Vaginosis.’ Mayo Clinic, 1 May 2019, mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bacterial-vaginosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20352279