Who can get bacterial vaginosis (BV)?

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Who can get bacterial vaginosis (BV)?

Anyone with a vagina can get bacterial vaginosis (BV), even if you haven’t had sex. But that’s rare. It usually occurs in people who are sexually active. You may have a higher risk of getting BV if you:

  • Are pregnant.
  • Don’t use condoms or dental dams.
  • Have an intrauterine device (IUD).
  • Have multiple sex partners.
  • Have a new sex partner.
  • Have a female sex partner.
  • Use douches.

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