Can bacterial vaginosis cause continuing problems?
The answer is yes! Bacterial vaginosis can move up from the vagina and into the womb. From here, the infection can move to the fallopian tube, which brings on pelvic inflammatory disease. Pelvic inflammatory disease can lead to infertility. In some cases, bacterial vaginosis has been the cause of miscarriages late in pregnancy and premature labor. The odor alone can bring on depression and cause you to want to stay away from others, which can cause all kinds of problems for your social activities. Since bacterial vaginosis is painful during intercourse and you do not want your partner to smell the odor, your relationship can also suffer. Your partner may not understand why you are pushing him away and may believe it is his fault. Curing bacterial vaginosis is essential instead of just a temporary solution.
