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What happens if I have symptoms of bacterial vaginosis and I am not treated?

April 26, 2017bacterial communicable disease disease happens Health Public Health symptoms treated vaginosis

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What happens if I have symptoms of bacterial vaginosis and I am not treated?

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Untreated bacterial vaginosis is a cause of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). The germs go deep into the body damaging the reproductive system. The tiny tubes of the reproductive system can also become scarred and blocked as the body fights the infection. If pregnant women are not treated, problems such as premature delivery and low birth weight babies may occur. Complications: • Increased risk for getting HIV • Infertility (unable to have babies) • Ectopic (tubal) pregnancy • Chronic pelvic pain • During pregnancy: • Premature delivery • Low birth weight newborns For more information, referrals or CONFIDENTIAL treatment, contact: STD Program Anne Arundel County Department of Health 1 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Suite 200 Annapolis, Maryland 21401 410-222-7382 Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.