![]() Discharge that is gray, white, or green.Many women with BV do not exhibit any symptoms, which can make it harder for pregnant women to identify if they have an infection. Increased hormone production and its fluctuations make it difficult for the vagina to keep its pH balanced. The hormones in a pregnant woman's body can make it easier for bacteria to collect in the vagina. Women who don't have sex rarely contract this infection. The cause of BV is not fully understood yet but is associated with having sex or frequent douching. When there is an overgrowth of the vagina's "bad" bacteria, it upsets the natural balance and starts to cause problems. The vagina is filled with naturally occurring bacteria that helps keep its pH balanced. ![]() What is Bacterial Vaginosis?īacterial vaginosis is an infection that causes inflammation of the vagina. But if they quickly multiply, they can cause BV. There is nothing wrong with these bacteria typically. The new name there is like many different types of bacteria that are in the vagina. This is because of a belief that this was the bacterium that led to BV. So the take-home message is that while most likely your infection will not harm you or your baby, you should take bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy seriously.īacterial vaginosis was once named Gardnerella vaginitis. A bacterial vaginosis pregnancy increases the risk to the fetus and the mother. Bacterial vaginosis can lead to spontaneous abortion (especially with IVF) and early delivery. ![]() But untreated bacterial vaginosis can lead to pregnancy complications.
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