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Does the chlorine in pools affect bv?

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Curious332
Curious332

I started HS swimming this year, and it was really fun. However, with a month left in the season, I started noticing signs of bv. It only got worse despite multiple visits to the doctors and multiple rounds of treatments. I am curious to know if the chlorine in the pool could have triggered this imbalance in bacteria. I swam 2 hours everyday for 5 days a week during the season. Overall, would swimming like this in a highly chlorinated pool affect my bv?

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  • kim12266
    kim12266 Curious332

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    im not sure i guess anythings possible mine was caused by sex and my period and using tampons didnt help

  • yessicacastillo
    yessicacastillo Curious332

    Posted

    yes you can get from stress and other stuff. i can't even take a bath and i can get it.. sperm really bad too..

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