Surprising Link Between Zinc Deficiency And Persistent BV Infections
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Can BV Interfere With Pap Smear Results And Cause False Positives?

When I scheduled my last Pap smear, I never imagined something as seemingly common as bacterial vaginosis (BV) could throw off the results. But it did. The nurse mentioned my test might come back “inconclusive” due to vaginal flora imbalance. That was my first clue that BV isn’t just about discomfort—it can actually mess with…