&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;392&quot; data-end=&quot;487&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;New Recommendations for Treating Male Partners of Women with Bacterial Vaginosis in Singapore&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;489&quot; data-end=&quot;887&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/bacterial-vaginosis&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; is one of the most common vaginal infections affecting women worldwide, including in Singapore. &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;609&quot; data-end=&quot;717&quot;&gt;Recent evidence shows that treating male partners of women with BV significantly lowers recurrence rates&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, prompting updated treatment recommendations in clinical settings. Currently, many sexual health experts advocate for a partner-inclusive approach to BV management.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;894&quot; data-end=&quot;930&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;894&quot; data-end=&quot;930&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;What Is Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;932&quot; data-end=&quot;1112&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;932&quot; data-end=&quot;1013&quot;&gt;Bacterial vaginosis is a condition caused by an imbalance of vaginal bacteria&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, often resulting in an overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria and a decrease in protective lactobacilli.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1114&quot; data-end=&quot;1145&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1114&quot; data-end=&quot;1144&quot;&gt;Common BV symptoms include&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1148&quot; data-end=&quot;1185&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Thin, gray or white vaginal discharge&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1188&quot; data-end=&quot;1216&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;A strong, fishy vaginal odor&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1219&quot; data-end=&quot;1253&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Mild vaginal itching or discomfort&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1256&quot; data-end=&quot;1317&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;No significant pain or inflammation (unlike &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/vaginal-yeast-infection&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;yeast infections&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1319&quot; data-end=&quot;1519&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;While not officially classified as a sexually transmitted infection (STI), BV is influenced by sexual activity. Multiple sexual partners, new partners, or inconsistent condom use can increase BV risk.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;1526&quot; data-end=&quot;1590&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;1526&quot; data-end=&quot;1590&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why the Change? New Evidence on Treating Male Sexual Contacts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1592&quot; data-end=&quot;1826&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Historically, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/bacterial-vaginosis&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1606&quot; data-end=&quot;1646&quot;&gt;BV treatment focused solely on women&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, as men rarely show symptoms and were thought not to harbour or transmit the condition. However, &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;a 2024 study in the New England Journal of Medicine&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; has reshaped that thinking.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1828&quot; data-end=&quot;1851&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;1828&quot; data-end=&quot;1851&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1828&quot; data-end=&quot;1850&quot;&gt;Key study findings&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1854&quot; data-end=&quot;1958&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Women treated for BV were less likely to experience recurrence if their male partners were also treated.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1961&quot; data-end=&quot;2045&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1961&quot; data-end=&quot;2004&quot;&gt;The recurrence rate dropped from 63% to 35%&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; when both partners were given treatment.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2048&quot; data-end=&quot;2154&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Male penile skin was found to harbour BV-associated bacteria, especially under the foreskin or on the glans.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2156&quot; data-end=&quot;2304&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;This has led sexual health clinics worldwide, including those in Australia, the UK, and now Singapore, to review and update their clinical guidelines.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;2311&quot; data-end=&quot;2380&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;2311&quot; data-end=&quot;2380&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Updated Clinical Guidelines: Treating Male Partners of BV Patients&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2382&quot; data-end=&quot;2561&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Currently, health authorities like the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre and clinics across Asia, including Singapore, are recommending &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2524&quot; data-end=&quot;2560&quot;&gt;dual treatment for both partners&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;2563&quot; data-end=&quot;2616&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;2563&quot; data-end=&quot;2616&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Recommended treatment protocol for male partners:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2619&quot; data-end=&quot;2672&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2619&quot; data-end=&quot;2641&quot;&gt;Oral metronidazole&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/span&gt; 400 mg twice daily for 7 days&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2675&quot; data-end=&quot;2775&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2675&quot; data-end=&quot;2707&quot;&gt;Topical 2% clindamycin cream&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;: applied to the glans and shaft of the penis twice daily for 7 days&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2777&quot; data-end=&quot;2910&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;This regimen targets both systemic and localised bacterial presence, aiming to eliminate potential reservoirs and reduce reinfection.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;2912&quot; data-end=&quot;2946&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;2912&quot; data-end=&quot;2946&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why partner treatment matters:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2949&quot; data-end=&quot;2986&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2949&quot; data-end=&quot;2977&quot;&gt;Reduces recurrence rates&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;in women&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2989&quot; data-end=&quot;3032&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2989&quot; data-end=&quot;3021&quot;&gt;Breaks the reinfection cycle&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; in couples&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3035&quot; data-end=&quot;3098&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Aligns BV management more closely with STI treatment principles&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;3105&quot; data-end=&quot;3141&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;3105&quot; data-end=&quot;3141&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BV and Sexual Health in Singapore&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3143&quot; data-end=&quot;3340&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;In Singapore, &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3157&quot; data-end=&quot;3233&quot;&gt;recurrent BV is a significant yet under-discussed women&amp;rsquo;s health concern&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;. Many patients are frustrated by repeated courses of antibiotics, only for symptoms to return weeks later.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3342&quot; data-end=&quot;3454&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3342&quot; data-end=&quot;3366&quot;&gt;Clinics in Singapore&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; are increasingly integrating partner treatment into standard BV care&amp;mdash;particularly when:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3457&quot; data-end=&quot;3493&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;The patient has frequent BV relapses&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3496&quot; data-end=&quot;3534&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;There is a regular male sexual partner&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3537&quot; data-end=&quot;3587&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;No other identifiable cause of recurrence is found&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3589&quot; data-end=&quot;3808&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;PULSE Clinic Singapore offers personalised BV treatment options, including testing and treatment for partners when appropriate.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;3815&quot; data-end=&quot;3871&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;3815&quot; data-end=&quot;3871&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to Know If You or Your Partner Needs BV Treatment&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3873&quot; data-end=&quot;4043&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Men typically do not show signs of BV but may carry BV-associated bacteria on the penis. Therefore, treatment is &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3986&quot; data-end=&quot;4037&quot;&gt;often recommended empirically (without testing)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; when:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4046&quot; data-end=&quot;4093&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;A female partner is diagnosed with recurrent BV&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4096&quot; data-end=&quot;4182&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;The male partner has had unprotected sex during or shortly after the woman&amp;rsquo;s treatment&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4185&quot; data-end=&quot;4229&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;The couple wishes to reduce reinfection risk&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4231&quot; data-end=&quot;4376&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4231&quot; data-end=&quot;4284&quot;&gt;If you or your partner has been diagnosed with BV&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, speak to a sexual health physician in Singapore to discuss the benefits of dual treatment.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;4383&quot; data-end=&quot;4420&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;4383&quot; data-end=&quot;4420&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prevention Tips: Beyond Medication&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4422&quot; data-end=&quot;4497&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;In addition to treating both partners, other prevention strategies include:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4501&quot; data-end=&quot;4561&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4501&quot; data-end=&quot;4515&quot;&gt;Condom use&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;: Reduces vaginal exposure to foreign bacteria&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4564&quot; data-end=&quot;4640&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4564&quot; data-end=&quot;4603&quot;&gt;Avoiding douching or vaginal washes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;: These disrupt natural vaginal flora&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4643&quot; data-end=&quot;4733&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4643&quot; data-end=&quot;4675&quot;&gt;Limiting new sexual partners&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;: BV is more common in women with multiple or new partners&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4736&quot; data-end=&quot;4842&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4736&quot; data-end=&quot;4765&quot;&gt;Probiotic supplementation&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;: Some studies show lactobacilli supplements may help restore vaginal balance&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;4849&quot; data-end=&quot;4883&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;4849&quot; data-end=&quot;4883&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Addressing Myths: Is BV an STI?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4885&quot; data-end=&quot;4998&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;While &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4891&quot; data-end=&quot;4962&quot;&gt;BV is not officially classified as a sexually transmitted infection&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, it behaves similarly in some ways:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5001&quot; data-end=&quot;5031&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;It&#39;s linked to sexual activity&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5034&quot; data-end=&quot;5075&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;It often recurs without partner treatment&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5078&quot; data-end=&quot;5136&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Reinfection can occur even after full antibiotic treatment&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5138&quot; data-end=&quot;5302&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;5138&quot; data-end=&quot;5185&quot;&gt;The current medical perspective is shifting&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;: BV is increasingly being treated with the same public health logic as other STIs, especially in cases of recurrence.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;5309&quot; data-end=&quot;5359&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;5309&quot; data-end=&quot;5359&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Accessing Partner Treatment for BV in Singapore&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5361&quot; data-end=&quot;5519&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;If you are in Singapore and struggling with recurrent BV, &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;5419&quot; data-end=&quot;5518&quot;&gt;partner treatment is now an option that can be discussed and initiated through licensed clinics&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5521&quot; data-end=&quot;5535&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;You can visit:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5568&quot; data-end=&quot;5697&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/std-testing&quot; data-start=&quot;5602&quot; data-end=&quot;5697&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366; text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;PULSE&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366; text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Clinic Singapore&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;(&lt;strong&gt;STD Testing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &amp;amp; Treatment) &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5700&quot; data-end=&quot;5810&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Providers offering &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;5719&quot; data-end=&quot;5748&quot;&gt;confidential partner care&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong data-start=&quot;5750&quot; data-end=&quot;5781&quot;&gt;metronidazole prescriptions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, and &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;5787&quot; data-end=&quot;5810&quot;&gt;topical clindamycin&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5812&quot; data-end=&quot;5905&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Partner treatment may not be covered by MediSave, but remains affordable and highly effective.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;5912&quot; data-end=&quot;5953&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;5912&quot; data-end=&quot;5953&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Conclusion&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5955&quot; data-end=&quot;6312&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Treating male partners of women diagnosed with BV is &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;6008&quot; data-end=&quot;6056&quot;&gt;a clinically proven way to reduce recurrence&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; and improve vaginal health outcomes. If you or your partner is experiencing repeated BV episodes, now is the time to &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;6262&quot; data-end=&quot;6311&quot;&gt;discuss dual treatment and comprehensive care&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FAQs on Treating Contacts of Women Diagnosed with Bacterial Vaginosis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;7127&quot; data-end=&quot;7289&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;7127&quot; data-end=&quot;7175&quot;&gt;Is bacterial vaginosis sexually transmitted?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;7175&quot; data-end=&quot;7178&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;BV is not officially classified as an STI, but sexual activity can influence its development and recurrence.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;7294&quot; data-end=&quot;7441&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;7294&quot; data-end=&quot;7351&quot;&gt;Should men be treated if their female partner has BV?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;7351&quot; data-end=&quot;7354&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Yes, current evidence shows that treating male partners reduces recurrence in women.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;7446&quot; data-end=&quot;7607&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;7446&quot; data-end=&quot;7510&quot;&gt;What is the best treatment for male partners of BV patients?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;7510&quot; data-end=&quot;7513&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;A combination of oral metronidazole and topical clindamycin cream is currently recommended.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;7612&quot; data-end=&quot;7761&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;7612&quot; data-end=&quot;7649&quot;&gt;Can BV go away without treatment?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;7649&quot; data-end=&quot;7652&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;BV sometimes resolves spontaneously, but treatment is recommended to prevent complications and recurrence.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;7766&quot; data-end=&quot;7919&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;7766&quot; data-end=&quot;7822&quot;&gt;What causes bacterial vaginosis to keep coming back?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;7822&quot; data-end=&quot;7825&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Factors include untreated partners, antibiotic resistance, and disruption of vaginal flora.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;7924&quot; data-end=&quot;8049&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;7924&quot; data-end=&quot;7956&quot;&gt;Can probiotics help with BV?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;7956&quot; data-end=&quot;7959&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Some evidence supports probiotics to restore vaginal bacteria, especially lactobacilli.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;8054&quot; data-end=&quot;8208&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;8054&quot; data-end=&quot;8119&quot;&gt;Where can I get treatment for BV and my partner in Singapore?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;8119&quot; data-end=&quot;8122&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Visit a sexual health clinic like Pulse Clinic Singapore for comprehensive BV care.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;8213&quot; data-end=&quot;8327&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;8213&quot; data-end=&quot;8257&quot;&gt;Can condoms prevent bacterial vaginosis?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;8257&quot; data-end=&quot;8260&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Yes, consistent condom use may reduce the risk of BV recurrence.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;8332&quot; data-end=&quot;8441&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;8332&quot; data-end=&quot;8373&quot;&gt;Is metronidazole safe for men to use?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;8373&quot; data-end=&quot;8376&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Yes, it is commonly prescribed and safe when used as directed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;8447&quot; data-end=&quot;8596&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;8447&quot; data-end=&quot;8498&quot;&gt;How do I talk to my partner about BV treatment?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;8498&quot; data-end=&quot;8501&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Open communication about sexual health and shared treatment is key to reducing reinfection.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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