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What Causes Trichomonas Or Bacterial Vaginosis?

My boyfriend and I have unprotected and protected sex during these times I have incountered BV Trich and Yeast infections at different times . I thought I was getting it from him but that is not the case because I even have a thick white discharge now and we used protection. I have no itching or redness. what is wrong with me? I Always go to the doctors, they give me medicine and next time I have sex something happens again. please help
Mon, 16 Jun 2014
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Hi,

Welcome to HCM.

Bacterial vaginosis is caused by gram negative bacteria like gardnerella and bacteroides. It is also caused by trichomonas which is a genital flagellate.

Vaginosis presents with foul smelling discharge and itching but usually there is no redness.

It is sexually transmitted and hence both the partners have to be treated simultaneously.

I suggest you and your boyfriend get a prescription for appropriate antibiotics and avoid unprotected sex.

Thanks.
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What Causes Trichomonas Or Bacterial Vaginosis?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. Bacterial vaginosis is caused by gram negative bacteria like gardnerella and bacteroides. It is also caused by trichomonas which is a genital flagellate. Vaginosis presents with foul smelling discharge and itching but usually there is no redness. It is sexually transmitted and hence both the partners have to be treated simultaneously. I suggest you and your boyfriend get a prescription for appropriate antibiotics and avoid unprotected sex. Thanks.