Patient's question:
I'm pregnant and about to give birth, but I have bacterial vaginosis. Can I have a natural birth with bacterial vaginosis?Doctor's answer:
If there is still some time left until the due date, and you currently have bacterial vaginosis that is quite severe, it is best to take medication promptly for treatment. You can go to the hospital every day and have a professional doctor use povidone-iodine swabs to clean the vaginal discharge. Then, apply non-irritating medication. If this approach is taken, symptoms should noticeably stabilize within about three days. As long as the vaginitis is significantly reduced, it will not interfere with a normal vaginal delivery.