Exact Time: 2 to 3 days
Basically, BV is nothing but known to be bacterial vaginosis. It is the infection related to the vagina of the girls. Vaginal bacteria is present in the vagina, so if there is any sort of the change in these bacteria when BV occurs. It doesn’t cause any health-related issues. But can cause the problem when someone is pregnant or in stages of pregnancy.
Sometimes bv clear by its own. But many cases have been observed that they don’t go easily in many a woman. So there is a requirement for antibiotic medications that can be used to treat them. It is of course can’t be transmitted sexually. But there are more chances that you can get prone to STI. BV if you have then in your vagina a fishy smell is found. And many a time causes irritation in the vagina too.
How Long Can A Person Have BV?
BV can last for two to three days if proper antibiotic medicines are taken but its treatment lasts seven days. If treated properly then ninety percent of BV can be treated within 2 weeks or less than it. But if not treated can be up to a year. A person can have symptoms or cant have symptoms.
If you intake an antibiotic medicine, you can get rid of BV if taken up to a week. Also, remember you can get BV again and again. BV can come within three months. So the need is to know that you have to take the treatment twice a six months.
In many a woman, BV can reoccur or can even become chronic. So it can last for enough time as a long treatment is required for it. Basically, most of the treatment of BV requires at least 5 to 7 days with proper medications.
BV goes on its own. It is obvious that bv can come back again and again. Many are susceptible to getting bv as it all related to their body and vagina’s condition. It can go by themselves or can never go or firstly can go and again come back. Many a time bv goes away without any major or minor treatment. But if any symptoms are observed then check for them.
Why Does It Takes So Long To Have BV?
If anyone is having stress or if there is an increase in the level of stress then there are more chances that bv can come or increase. If the pH of the vagina falls down then the bv fall that is it decreases. The pH of the vagina should be in the range of 3.8 to 4.5. There are many things that cause changes in bv. Remember that your blood has a pH of 7.4 so if menstruation occurs then it increases pH levels for that present moment. So increasing bv.
Basically, everyone says that bv is caused by poor hygiene. But it is not true. So the reason is an increase in the cleaning of the vagina contributes mostly an increase in bv as it changes the pH so changing the presence of bacteria in the vagina.
Many a time different bath oils, detergents, or other improper products affect badly if used in the vagina so increasing bv indirectly and hence creating a problem.
BV is mainly caused by an imbalance in microorganisms in the vagina. That is there is an increase in pathogenic bacteria but not that bacteria that should be present in the vagina so increases the bv whose effect can be seen then. If a person smokes cigarettes much then there is a more chance of an increase in bv for a long time.
Conclusion
You should avoid using devices that clear the vagina as it may increase the chance of BV. Also, the products are basically used to decrease the ph of the vagina. If any health-related issues are there then visit the nearby doctor to yourself.
Use medicines that are prescribed by your doctor. Medicines can be pills or gel. You can intake it or use it. Also bath daily. As we know cotton absorbs or drains moisture so use it in undergarments, etc. BV is a mild infection but it can become a serious infection. Less use of condoms and also less intercourse will help you in not getting BV.
References
- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-019-0600-6
- https://academic.oup.com/cid/article-abstract/56/6/777/310619
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The article is informative and to the point.
Yes, it provides essential information.
This article made me understand the importance of pH in the vagina.
It’s something that is not often discussed.
Agreed.
I found this article very informative, I didn’t know BV could last up to a year without the proper treatment.
I had no idea the pH of the vagina was so important, thanks for this post.
I agree, very interesting information.
This article made me realize that BV is something that should not be taken lightly.
I agree. Even if it’s mild, it should be treated seriously.
It’s easy to underestimate it.
This article was very educational and insightful.
I agree, I’ve learned a lot from reading it.
Certainly, it’s important to be informed.
I appreciate the detailed information provided in this article.
Me too, it’s very helpful.
It’s ironic how some things that are meant to help can aggravate the situation, such as cleaning the vagina excessively.
True, I had never thought of it that way.
Interesting observation.
The fact that BV can last for an entire year is concerning.
Indeed, that is worrisome.
Antibiotics should be prescribed by a doctor, people should not take them indiscriminately.
Agree, self-medication can lead to antibiotic resistance.
Important point.
I found this article to be very useful. I had little knowledge of this topic before.
It’s important to raise awareness of these issues.