James Larkin

Bacterial Vaginosis - a Sexually Associated Infection

It's one of the most common female infections

Several sources indicate that bacterial vaginosis is a sexually associated infection. Officially it's stated that women who have a new sex partner or who have had multiple sex partners are more likely to develop bacterial vaginosis (BV). Women who have never had sexual intercourse are rarely affected.

However the same sources admit little is known about how women get BV and that it's not clear what role sexual activity actually plays in the development of BV.

It's evident there are many unanswered questions about the cause of BV and the medical fraternity is in some confusion on the issue.

Medical science admits it does not actually know the cause or cure for BV. It's treatment of the ailment generally consists of antibacterial creams or oral antibiotics. Often these do not work for long and can actually make the condition worse.

What is known for sure is that BV is the most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age. Half the women in the world get it.

The signs of the infection are also known – vaginal discharge, fish smelling odour, pain, itching or burning sensation.

It's generally accepted that the condition is caused by an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina. The good bacteria changes for some reason and this causes an increase in harmful bacteria in the vagina.

Steps which can be taken to help prevent BV include:

• using condoms during sex

• limiting the number of sex partners

• Not douching

There are numerous others steps which I have written about at length in previous articles.

For some time now a cure for BV has been a natural one devised by a woman who suffered the condition herself for eight years. Her cure is published in her now best selling book, details of which can be obtained at my website. As well as her book she offers online support for women and guarantees a cure.

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