Recurring BV? Or something else?

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Registered: 04-21-2008
Recurring BV? Or something else?
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Mon, 04-21-2008 - 4:03pm

Hi everyone. I've been dealing with what my gyno says is recurring BV for about a year now. Sometimes I can go almost 2 months between episodes..other times, a few weeks. It is VERY frustating, i get very upset when i know its back..
my husband and I have a very active sex life and this can hinder things.


My questions are: Could he possibly be re infecting me? Alot of people say men cant carry it..but it makes me wonder.


Could it be something other than BV, with similar symptoms?
I've taken Flagyl almost each time. This last time, she put me on twice a day for 2 weeks boric acid suppositories. DONT really care for them..and its hard to remember to use them for such a long period of time.


I guess what what I want to know is..should i seek a second opinion? what else can I do!?

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Registered: 11-23-2004
Tue, 04-22-2008 - 11:24am

Welcome azig96.


I'm sorry to hear you are suffering from recurrent infections.


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Registered: 09-05-2003
Thu, 04-24-2008 - 9:54pm

HI clabk,

I'm in a similar boat. Had BV, according to the culture, it went away, but I haven't felt "right" since December and I know something is wrong. I posted wondering if it was a drop in estrogen levels, but I truly believe it's more than that, whether the BV came back or it's something else. But here's my question: I need to find another gyno b/c I feel like mine has been somewhat dismissive over this. I can get recommendations from friends, but do you think it's possible to find a BV/vaginosis specialist, rather than a general gyno? If so, do you know how I could find such a person? As you can imagine, I'm beyond frustrated over this. I feel it all the time and it's a constant reminder that something is wrong...

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Registered: 11-23-2004
Fri, 04-25-2008 - 2:09pm

Hi peachykeen.


I can only imagine how frustrated you are at this poing.


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