Re: BV and painful intercourse
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 19 Jul 2000 21:52:06 -0500 (CDT)
At Sat, 15 Jul 2000, Terri wrote:
>
>I was once diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis. I am wondering two
>things: can it re-occur
Yes, about 70% of the time.
>and would it cause painful intercourse?
Rarely but possible
>
>I've been having problems for a few months now. I've had basically
>every test done (including a sonogram) and nothing has been found yet.
>It all started with a cervical infection and nothing has been right
>since. I am also very prone to urinary tract infections. (I take
>cranberry supplements twice a day). I'll feel OK for a few weeks, then
>when I attempt intercourse, it hurts to the point of tears. Is there
>anything that I can ask my doctor to test for? Is it also possible I can
>be allergic to the condoms?
It's very possible.
>Thank you for your help - I'm at my wit's end!
Good luck.
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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