Should a Man Be Treated for Bv?
A Health Care Provider Can Treat Bv with Antibiotics, but Bv May Return Even After Treatment. Treatment May Also Reduce the Risk for Some Stds. Male Sex...
A health care provider can treat BV with antibiotics, but BV may return even after treatment. Treatment may also reduce the risk for some STDs. Male sex partners of women diagnosed with BV generally do not need to be treated.
Can BV affect men?
The bottom line. Men can't get BV. However, men can carry BV-related bacteria on their penis. If you're male and have symptoms similar to BV, it could be due to another condition, including an STI.
How does my boyfriend get treated for BV?
Doctors will treat BV with antibiotics. They may prescribe a pill or antibiotic creams or gels for applying directly to the vagina. These antibiotics help the body kill bacteria causing BV.
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