Bacterial vaginosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 10, 2023 · Bacterial vaginosis (BV) can cause discomfort and pain of the vagina. It happens when natural bacteria levels are out of balance. Balanced levels of bacteria help keep the vagina healthy.
About Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) | Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) | CDC
WEBDec 11, 2023 · Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common, treatable, vaginal condition. BV can occur without sexual activity, but factors like douching and multiple partners increase the risk. It can increase the risk of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and complications during pregnancy.
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
WEBFeb 6, 2023 · Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal infection that happens when some normal bacteria that live in your vagina overgrow, causing a bacterial imbalance. Symptoms include an off-white or gray vaginal discharge that smells “fishy.”
Bacterial vaginosis - Wikipedia
WEBBacterial vaginosis (BV) is an infection of the vagina caused by excessive growth of bacteria. [6][9] Common symptoms include increased vaginal discharge that often smells like fish. [2] . The discharge is usually white or gray in color. [2] . …
Bacterial Vaginosis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBMay 6, 2024 · Bacterial vaginosis is a condition caused by an overgrowth of normal vaginal flora. Most commonly, this presents clinically with increased vaginal discharge that has a fish-like odor. The discharge itself is typically thin and either gray or white. [1] .
Bacterial Vaginosis - STI Treatment Guidelines - Centers for …
WEBBV is a vaginal dysbiosis resulting from replacement of normal hydrogen peroxide and lactic-acid–producing Lactobacillus species in the vagina with high concentrations of anaerobic bacteria, including G. vaginalis, Prevotella species, Mobiluncus species, A. vaginae, and other BV-associated bacteria.
Bacterial Vaginosis - WebMD
WEBJan 22, 2024 · What Is Bacterial Vaginosis? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an infection of the vagina. It results from a change in the normal balance of vaginal bacteria. BV is a very common vaginal...
Bacterial vaginosis - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBAug 16, 2023 · Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common condition in women. It happens when the normal balance of micro-organisms in the vagina gets disrupted. BV can spread through sexual contact.
Bacterial Vaginosis Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - UPMC
WEBBacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common infection that happens from a change in the normal balance of vaginal bacteria. When more harmful bacteria grow than good bacteria, a BV infection can occur. BV doesn’t always cause symptoms. But when it does, you might have pain or discomfort when you pee or have sex and a fishy-smelling vaginal discharge.
Bacterial vaginosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 10, 2023 · For bacterial vaginosis, some basic questions to ask include: Can I do anything to prevent bacterial vaginosis? What symptoms should I look for? Do I need to take medicine? Should my partner be tested or treated? Are there any special instructions for taking the medicine? Are there any products that I …