Victoria Van by Victoria Van https://padlet.com/victoriavan4223/iungsy4sgppur7bx Bacterial Vaginosis en-us 2023-07-12 04:34:38 UTC 2023-07-12 23:33:28 UTC hello@padlet.com Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) victoriavan4223 https://padlet.com/victoriavan4223/iungsy4sgppur7bx/wish/2643776725 BV occurs in women when there is an imbalance of "good" and "bad" bacteria in the vagina. When there is an overgrowth of any bad bacteria, it can trigger bacterial vaginosis. Overgrowth can occur when the vagina's natural pH is disrupted by activities such as sexual intercourse, douching, STIs, or incorrect vaginal hygiene. ]]> 2023-07-12 21:27:53 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriavan4223/iungsy4sgppur7bx/wish/2643776725 Gardnerella Vaginalis victoriavan4223 https://padlet.com/victoriavan4223/iungsy4sgppur7bx/wish/2643781167 This is the most common type of bacteria that causes BV. ]]> 2023-07-12 21:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriavan4223/iungsy4sgppur7bx/wish/2643781167 Prevotella victoriavan4223 https://padlet.com/victoriavan4223/iungsy4sgppur7bx/wish/2643782939 This is also another type of common bacteria that can lead to BV.]]> 2023-07-12 21:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriavan4223/iungsy4sgppur7bx/wish/2643782939 victoriavan4223 https://padlet.com/victoriavan4223/iungsy4sgppur7bx/wish/2643783820
  • Thin vaginal discharge that is gray, white, or green
  • Foul-smelling, "fishy" vaginal odor
  • Vaginal itching
  • Burning during urination
    • ]]>     2023-07-12 21:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriavan4223/iungsy4sgppur7bx/wish/2643783820     victoriavan4223 https://padlet.com/victoriavan4223/iungsy4sgppur7bx/wish/2643786389 If left untreated during pregnancy, BV can cause premature birth and low birth weight.

    BV is not transmitted from mother to baby during birth, but can cause problems during pregnancy. 
    ]]>     2023-07-12 22:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriavan4223/iungsy4sgppur7bx/wish/2643786389     victoriavan4223 https://padlet.com/victoriavan4223/iungsy4sgppur7bx/wish/2643790296 If left untreated, BV can:
    • create complications during pregnancy 
    • increase the risk of getting STIs
    • lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
    ]]>     2023-07-12 22:29:35 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriavan4223/iungsy4sgppur7bx/wish/2643790296     Antibiotics victoriavan4223 https://padlet.com/victoriavan4223/iungsy4sgppur7bx/wish/2643792282 Metronidazole: comes as a pill or topical gel

    Clindamycin: comes in a cream or suppository form

    Tinidazole: comes in a pill


    ]]>     2023-07-12 22:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriavan4223/iungsy4sgppur7bx/wish/2643792282     victoriavan4223 https://padlet.com/victoriavan4223/iungsy4sgppur7bx/wish/2643795279 Bacterial vaginosis is the most common type of bacterial infection in women ages 15-44 with 2 in 5 women having it. This bacterial infection occurs when activities such as sexual activity and douching disrupts a woman's natural pH and causes an overgrowth of bad bacteria to occur. This can lead to BV which causes foul smelling, colored discharge and vaginal itching. BV can cause complications long term if left untreated with antibiotics. There are ways to prevent this infection by maintaining good hygiene, using unscented clean products, and including probiotics in your diet. ]]> 2023-07-12 22:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriavan4223/iungsy4sgppur7bx/wish/2643795279 victoriavan4223 https://padlet.com/victoriavan4223/iungsy4sgppur7bx/wish/2643800322 2023-07-12 23:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriavan4223/iungsy4sgppur7bx/wish/2643800322 victoriavan4223 https://padlet.com/victoriavan4223/iungsy4sgppur7bx/wish/2643801167 Bacterial vaginosis is not caused by one specific type of bacteria. Instead there are different bacterias that can lead to BV. ]]> 2023-07-12 23:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriavan4223/iungsy4sgppur7bx/wish/2643801167 victoriavan4223 https://padlet.com/victoriavan4223/iungsy4sgppur7bx/wish/2643807378 2023-07-12 23:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriavan4223/iungsy4sgppur7bx/wish/2643807378