Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is caused by an imbalance in the bacterial growth of the vagina. In this condition, the anaerobes outgrow the lactobacilli causing the symptoms (if present) of the infection. A woman with BV may experience having thick foul-smelling discharge which gets worse after sexual intercourse.
She may also complain of itching, burning and pain. Although the bacteria themselves can’t cause infertility, they can ascend to the uterus and fallopian tubes, causing pelvic inflammatory disease. Recurrent bouts of this disease may cause scar formation, resulting to adhesions that can block the passage of sperm and the egg. This may cause the permanent inability to conceive.
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