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Can Bacterial Vaginosis Be Transmitted Through Oral Sex?

Posted on Tue, 3 Jan 2017

Question: I was treated for bacterial vaginosis with metronidazole vaginal gel. Does my partner need to be treated?And if I had oral sex does the bacteria Gardnerella vaginalis,that was detected and I was treated for, stay in the mouth or the gel takes care of it? Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome. Bacterial vaginosis is not sexually transmitted disease and this can be seen only in women.This is actually overgrowth of bacterias which are normally present in vagina and metronidszile gel normalize it quickly. It will not be present in mouth after oral sex since it can't cause mouth infection so you don't need to worry for you and your partner. Wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (22 hours later)

Thank you Dr.Rommstein! I have more complaints. My treatment was compleated a week ago and I still have pelvic, lower back pain and a lot of cramping.Could that be yeast infection now? Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
possible

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
These cant be signs of bacterial vaginosis since this is localized infection in vagina and should not cause such symptoms. However, vaginal gel may cause increased uterus contractions and ovarian irritation due to hormonal changes so this is possible scenario. However, if pain persist, you should do ovarian ultrasoind and check estrogen levels. also, uroinfection should be ruled out.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

I did a vaginal exam myself with a glove and got out a lot of cottage cheese like stuff, it was in clusters and thick

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hi

Detailed Answer:
Yes, this may be caused by gel which is applied and may is of bacterial vaginosis but also may be present fungal infection as well. So if there wont be improvement, you should consider adding some antifungals.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad