The bacteria themselves don't prevent pregnancy, but damage caused by an untreated infection can. The biggest concern regarding BV is that in some cases, the infection can travel up from the vagina to the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes and cause a painful condition called Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.

Can you still get pregnant with BV?

There is no indication that BV affects a woman's ability to get pregnant. However, BV is associated with certain risks to the fetus, including delivering an infant preterm (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) and delivering an infant with a low birth weight (generally, 5.5 pounds or less).

Can sperm survive BV?

Good Vaginal Health is Good for Fertility Too

Bacterial Vaginosis is no fun to deal with, and is especially impactful not only when you are trying to conceive, as it can harm sperm and eggs, but also during pregnancy.