Is bacterial vaginosis contagious

Answer 1

A man does not technically pass BV to his partner. A man can contribute to the condition, as the sperm pH is higher than the vaginal pH. Bacterial vaginosis occurs when the "good bacteria" in the vagina die off and other bacteria "take over." It's not spread by sex, and treating the woman's partner, whether male or female, does not affect the outcome or chance of recurrence.

Answer 2

Bacterial vaginosis itself is not considered a sexually transmitted infection, although having sex can increase the risk of developing it. It is caused by an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina rather than by a specific infection, which means it is not transmitted through casual contact.

Answer 3

Any infections regarding reproductive organs can be quite infectious, but for best information ask your doctor for any antibiotics that may be necessary.
It isn't contagious between a male and a female, because men don't have the same germ in them that causes the condition. It is, however, contagious between female partners.

Answer 4

Bacterial vaginosis isn't an infection in the true sense of the word; it's when there is an imbalance of the normal bacteria that should be found in the vagina, and an overgrowth of bacteria that are normally found in low numbers. Your partner can't "catch" it.

Answer 5

If BV is not treated, it can cause issues during pregnancy, or possibly in extreme cases, infertility. BV is a serious risk factor for acquiring virus infection - both HIV and HPV (leading to cervix cancer).

So once infect with it, you should seek for the treatment immediately. To be honest, BV is easy to cure. It could be driven away by antibiotics or herbal medicine, such as "fuyan pill". You could choose a suitable one through your own situation.

Answer 6

No. My girlfriend used to get bacterial vaginosis all the time and it would sometimes cause me to get small red bumps on my penis that were quite sensitive to the touch, but they always cleared up in 24 hours.

Bacterial vaginosis is the most common vaginal infection in the world -- yes, it's more common that yeast infections. It is the result of an imbalance in the vagina's natural flora. In other words the "bad" bacteria inside your vagina are overwhelming the "good" bacteria.

Since men do not have vaginal flora, they cannot get BV.

Answer 7

BV is an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina. Since sperm is basic and not acidic, having ejaculate in the vagina increases the pH and causes BV. Normal vaginal pH is less then 4.5. Some women have BV without sexual intercourse, and for some reason the normal vagina flora is disrupted. It is not known exactly what causes BV in some women.

Answer 8

Yes - Bacterial Vaginosis is a specific vaginal bacterial infection, a man cannot suffer from Bacterial Vaginosis per say but a bacterial infection can be passed to a partner so he may suffer from 'bad' bacteria being discreeted into his urethra leading to unusual penile discharge or pain during urination.

Answer 9

Bacterial vaginosis isn't an infection you catch. It happens when the good bacteria die off and the bacteria that are normally found in the rectal area take over. For reasons unknown, it occurs more commonly in women who have sex with women, but can occur in any woman, sexually active or not.

Treating male partners does not decrease the rate of recurrence. It's not clear if treating female partners makes a difference. Certainly, if your partner has symptoms, she can be treated. If not, screening doesn't make any sense.

Answer 10

Men usually do not get the infection from bacterial vaginosis.