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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
BV appears to be associated with sexual activity, there is no clear evidence of sexual transmission.[1]
Basic effective measures for the primary prevention of chlamydia infection include abstinent, limit the number of sex partner, avoid douching.[2][3][3][4]
- Be abstinent
- Use of condoms
- Limit the number of sex partners
- Do not douche
- Use estrogen-containing contraceptives
Primary Prevention
Most cases of bacterial vaginosis occur in sexually active women between the ages of 15 and 44, especially after contact with a new partner. Condoms may provide some protection. Although BV appears to be associated with sexual activity, there is no clear evidence of sexual transmission.[2][3][1] The following basic prevention steps can help reduce the risk of upsetting the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina and developing BV:
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bradshaw CS, Morton AN, Hocking J; et al. (2006). "High recurrence rates of bacterial vaginosis over the course of 12 months after oral metronidazole therapy and factors associated with recurrence". J Infect Dis. 193 (11): 1478&ndash, 86.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ness RB, Hillier SL, Richter HE, Soper DE, Stamm C, McGregor J; et al. (2002). "Douching in relation to bacterial vaginosis, lactobacilli, and facultative bacteria in the vagina". Obstet Gynecol. 100 (4): 765. PMID 12383547.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Bradshaw CS, Walker SM, Vodstrcil LA, Bilardi JE, Law M, Hocking JS; et al. (2014). "The influence of behaviors and relationships on the vaginal microbiota of women and their female partners: the WOW Health Study". J Infect Dis. 209 (10): 1562–72. doi:10.1093/infdis/jit664. PMID 24285846.
- ↑ Bradshaw CS, Vodstrcil LA, Hocking JS, Law M, Pirotta M, Garland SM; et al. (2013). "Recurrence of bacterial vaginosis is significantly associated with posttreatment sexual activities and hormonal contraceptive use". Clin Infect Dis. 56 (6): 777–86. doi:10.1093/cid/cis1030. PMID 23243173.