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What Causes Bacterial Vaginosis?

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Posted on Tue, 10 Jun 2014
Question: My girlfriend of 5 years frequently gets bacterialogical vaginosis after intercourse and we don't know why. Even with foreplay(genital contact, some external pre-ejaculate) and no penetration and no full ejaculation, she can still get it. This has never happened to any of our previous sexual partners and she has had a partner after me and has had no problems. We are beginning to think it is the chemistry of our fluids. I have had a vasectomy. She also states I 'taste' better than others. Does this mean my ph level is high causing a reaction with her vaginal flora?
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Answered by Dr. Rhea Chanda (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
vaginosis

Detailed Answer:
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Bacterial vaginosis can occur due to improper hygiene , sexual contact , use of soap / perfume etc also . After vasectomy .ph doesn't change but infection can cause the ph to change. Do a semen analysis . Your partner should use probiotic tablets daily . Check her blood sugar . Wash only with water .
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What Causes Bacterial Vaginosis?

Brief Answer: vaginosis Detailed Answer: Hi Bacterial vaginosis can occur due to improper hygiene , sexual contact , use of soap / perfume etc also . After vasectomy .ph doesn't change but infection can cause the ph to change. Do a semen analysis . Your partner should use probiotic tablets daily . Check her blood sugar . Wash only with water .