Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Postmenopause => Topic started by: Mrspep1970 on March 12, 2025, 05:39:26 PM
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Following swabs, a scan & biopsy for post menopause bleeding, my swab has shown positive for Group B Strep.
The nurse practioner had never heard of it, so took advice from a GP in the practice and I'm now on a weeks course of antibiotics.
I tested positive for it in my third pregnancy, so I knew a bit about it, but wasn't aware it could still be present/active outside of pregnancy.
I don't really have a question, it's just more of an observation 🤷♀️
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How harmful is group B strep?
Usually GBS is not serious for adults, but it can hurt newborns. Many people carry Group B strep bacteria and don't know it. It may never make you sick.
GBS in adults usually doesn't have any symptoms, but it can cause some minor infections, like a bladder or urinary tract infection (UTI).