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Scared and confused about bacterial vaginosis diagnosis

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blob2be · 27/08/2008 19:56

I'm 14 weeks pg and have been having strange pale green discharge for the past week or so, so I went to see the doctor last week.

She took a swab for various infections, and the results came back today saying that I have bacterial vaginosis.

I've got a prescription of antibiotics to pick up tomorrow, but that's all i know really.

I've had 2 miscarraiges before and have found this pg very, very stressful. I have only recently started to believe that this one will be OK and now it feels like I'm at real risk again .

It seems from my internet research that BV significantly increases the risk of m/c.

Has anyone had any experience of BV in pregnancy? Does it usually mean something bad?

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BlueberryBeret · 27/08/2008 19:58

what antibiotics are they??? the ones I was given for BV (not pregnant) were very strong.

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scorpio1 · 27/08/2008 19:59

i think its in v early pg...you are past that point now of very early pg. (i havent it whilst pg)

The antibiotics will kick in soon, and it will be gone. Try and relax - if they were very worried they would have had you in

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blob2be · 27/08/2008 20:03

I'm not sure what antibiotics they are....she did tell me that they were the sort you can't drink alcohol with!

Thanks, Scorpio, I know I should try to relax...the doctor seemed very relaxed about it, emphasised it was just precautionary etc. But I just feel vulnerable because of the two m/cs I've had before. Will feel much better once I am taking the antibiotics.

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TheFallenMadonna · 27/08/2008 20:04

I had it when I was preganant with dd, and I had miscarried my previous pregnancy too. All was well though

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scorpio1 · 27/08/2008 20:05

Of course you will feel very vulnerable. Look after yourself...also just incase you don't know, don't wash down there with soap, or bubble bath, or wear thongs or tight trousers - will help to minimise risk. Apologies if you know this

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blob2be · 27/08/2008 20:10

Thanks for the info Scorpio...I knew about the soap and bubble bath, but not about thongs or tight trousers! Luckily the last two don't really apply .

Thanks FallenMadonna, is v. reassuring to hear your pregnancy turned out well. Did you carry your DD to term? (Just thinking about the risks of premature birth with BV).

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TheFallenMadonna · 27/08/2008 20:48

And then some! She was 10 days overdue

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blob2be · 27/08/2008 21:22

Oh right! Definitely no issues with premature birth for you then

Your experience is very reassuring