I Have Bacterial Vaginosis. Does My Partner Needs Treatment Too?

It depends on the gender of your sex partner.

If your partner is a man, he does not need any bacterial vaginosis treatment. Even though a man cannot suffer from bacterial vaginosis, he can be the carrier of it. One of the common ways bacterial vaginosis is transferred between women via a man is that he has oral sex with both the women, and one of the woman has bacterial vaginosis.

If your partner is a woman, then both of you needs to be treated if any one if diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis because it could spread easily through oral sex or physical contact of the vagina.

Bacterial Vaginosis FAQ

1. Is Bacterial Vaginosis Common Among Women?
2. How Can I Get Bacterial Vaginosis?
3. What Are The Risks Involved if I Have Bacterial Vaginosis During Pregnancy?
4. What Are The Health Complications of Bacterial Vaginosis?
5. What Are The Signs and Symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis?
6. What Treatments Are Available for Bacterial Vaginosis?
7. I Have Bacterial Vaginosis. Does My Partner Needs Treatment Too?
8. Do I Need to Routinely Test for Bacterial Vaginosis During My Pregnancy?
9. How Can I Prevent Bacterial Vaginosis?