Are there any complications from BV?
In most women, BV causes no harm whatsoever, though the discharge may be unpleasant and distressing at times. However, women with untreated BV during pregnancy have a slightly higher risk of premature labour, miscarriage, preterm birth and having a baby with a low birthweight. Pregnant women who suspect they could…
Do I need a test after BV treatment to make sure it is gone?
Further testing is not generally needed if BV symptoms get better following the prescribed course of antibiotics. However, if the symptoms have not cleared following treatment, then retesting may be advised, in case something else is causing the symptoms. Follow-up testing may be recommended in pregnant women who …
Does Qoctor do prescriptions for BV?
Yes. Qoctor can provide BV treatment online, if you have previously been diagnosed with BV and are having a recurrence of the same symptoms. First, you’ll need to have a telehealth or phone consultation with one of our doctors. The doctor will ask some questions to ensure that: * you are otherwise well * there …
How do you get BV (bacterial vaginosis)?
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) occurs when the balance of the bacteria normally present in the vagina (particularly lactobacilli) is disrupted. It affects around 1 in 10 women at some point in their lives. In BV, there is an overgrowth of other bacteria. It is not clear how women get Bacterial Vaginosis, but there are some…
How much does it cost to get a prescription for Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) from Qoctor?
An appointment with an experienced AHPRA-registered doctor at Qoctor, to request BV treatment online, costs $29.99 (plus delivery). Same day appointments are usually available. First, you’ll answer some online questions, then you’ll have a telehealth or phone consultation with one of our doctors. The doctor will a…
What causes Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)?
In women of reproductive age, BV (bacterial vaginosis) is the most common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge. A normal, healthy vagina is home to a variety of different bacteria. However, in BV the balance is disturbed, and an overgrowth of some of these bacteria occurs. It’s not entirely clear why this happens. …
Is Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) an STI (sexually transmitted infection)?
Bacterial Vaginosis is not a sexually transmitted infection (although using condoms does seem to make it less likely to develop). BV can affect all women, whether they have had sex or not, but it is more common in sexually active women of reproductive age. Male sexual partners of women who have BV do not need any…
