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Bacterial vaginosis is a type of vaginal inflammation caused by the overgrowth of bacteria naturally found in the vagina, which upsets the natural balance.
Women in their reproductive years are most likely to get bacterial vaginosis, but it can affect women of any age. The cause isn't completely understood, but certain activities, such as unprotected sex or frequent douching, increase your risk.
Bacterial vaginosis signs and symptoms may include:
Many women with bacterial vaginosis have no signs or symptoms.
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Bacterial vaginosis results from overgrowth of one of several bacteria naturally found in your vagina. Usually, "good" bacteria (lactobacilli) outnumber "bad" bacteria (anaerobes). But if there are too many anaerobic bacteria, they upset the natural balance of microorganisms in your vagina and cause bacterial vaginosis.
Risk factors for bacterial vaginosis include:
Bacterial vaginosis doesn't generally cause complications. Sometimes, having bacterial vaginosis may lead to:
To help prevent bacterial vaginosis:
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Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal infection that happens when some normal bacteria that lives in the vagina overgrows, causing a bacterial imbalance. Symptoms include an off-white or grey vaginal discharge that smells “fishy.” In some women, BV goes away without treatment, in others, antibiotics successfully treat this infection.

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Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a vaginal infection caused by bacteria. It is the most common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge that occurs in reproductive-age women (women who have not gone through menopause yet).
Bacterial vaginosis may cause a "fishy" odor and cause vaginal irritation in some women. Others may not have any symptoms.
Bacterial vaginosis is associated with poor obstetrics and gynecologic outcomes such as preterm delivery, infection after surgeries such as a hysterectomy, and may make a woman more susceptible to sexually transmitted infections, especially HIV .

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Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal problem for women ages 15 to 44. In fact, an estimated one in three American women will get BV. The rate is higher in black women.
Anyone with a vagina can get bacterial vaginosis (BV), even if you haven’t had sex. But that’s rare. It usually occurs in people who are sexually active. You may have a higher risk of getting BV if you:
Your vagina is home to multiple types of bacteria (called a microbiome), just like your digestive system. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) happens when some of the vaginal bacteria grow more quickly than others. Too much of one type of bacteria leads to an imbalance.
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) doesn’t spread from person to person, but sexual activity can increase your risk of getting the infection.
Bacterial vaginosis isn’t sexually transmitted, but it is linked with sexual activity. Researchers think that sex may change the bacterial environment in your vagina. This makes bacterial overgrowth more likely.
Up to 84% of people with bacterial vaginosis (BV) don’t have symptoms. If you do, you may have:
BV symptoms are similar to other infections. It’s important to visit your healthcare provider to determine if what you have is BV or another vaginal infection.
Both bacterial vaginosis (BV) and yeast infections are vaginal infections that increase discharge. Here’s how you can tell the difference:
During an exam, your healthcare provider takes a sample of fluid from your vagina. Healthcare providers view the fluid under a microscope, test it in the office or send it to the lab for analysis.
In one-third of cases, bacterial vaginosis (BV) resolves on its own without any medications. However, if you have symptoms, you should seek medical care. Having BV makes you prone to sexually transmitted infections and can affect pregnancy.
Your doctor will prescribe antibiotics , typically metronidazole or clindamycin . These medications come in a gel or cream you insert into your vagina. They also come in pills you can take orally.
There are no over-the-counter products to treat bacterial vaginosis (BV). Avoid using douches or products meant for yeast infections, which could make BV worse. See your healthcare provider for treatment.
Because bacterial vaginosis (BV) isn’t fully understood, there are no foolproof ways of avoiding it. These steps may reduce your risk:
Most of the time, one round of antibiotics — taken for up to seven days — eliminates the infection. About 10% to 15% of people need another round of treatment.
Yes. Up to 80% of women may get bacterial vaginosis again.
If you have bacterial vaginosis (BV), your provider can prescribe medication that’s safe to use during pregnancy. You should get treated for the infection whether or not you have symptoms. BV can cause pregnancy complications, such as early delivery or having a baby that weighs less than average.
Male partners don’t need to be treated for bacterial vaginosis (BV). If you have a female partner, she may have BV too. It’s important to let her know so she can get treatment.
Although bacterial vaginosis is a mild infection, it can make you vulnerable to more serious conditions. Don’t put off seeing your healthcare provider if you notice anything unusual. A simple course of antibiotics could set things straight.
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Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is very common, and any woman can be affected by it. BV is a general term for a vaginal infection. It results from changes in the levels of bacteria in the vagina, but these changes can occur for a wide variety of reasons. Although BV is easily treated with medicine, it can be dangerous if left untreated. In fact, it can cause pregnancy complications and increase the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
That depends on the reason for your bacteria imbalance.
Please be noted that a male partner will not need to be treated for BV. However, bacteria that cause BV can be sexually spread to other women. Any female partner should seek a medical examination and may need treatment.
Follow these guidelines if you are concerned that your bacteria imbalance was caused by a sexual partner:
Sometimes, there is no way to know and there are no signs and symptoms. However, signs and symptoms can include:
Other health problems, especially yeast infections, can seem similar. As a result, only a medical professional can determine for sure whether or not you have BV. Start by discussing your medical history with a health professional. Afterwards, they will do an examination of your vagina. Most likely, they will use a cotton swab to obtain a vaginal fluid sample that they can use for testing. There is generally no need to do a complete internal exam.
At first, there is a bacterial imbalance in the vagina for which too many of one kind of bacteria develop. Usually, this is a result of a chemical imbalance, which causes germs to multiply. In the end, bad bacteria become more numerous than good bacteria.
BV is not considered to be a sexually transmitted disease. However, the bacteria imbalance that causes infection may be caused by a new sex partner, multiple sex partners, or an Intrauterine Device (IUD). It can also be caused by personal care products containing harsh chemicals, including shower gel, bubble bath, perfumed soaps, deodorant, tampons, sprays, or feminine hygiene products. BV can also be caused by vaginal douching with harsh chemicals.
In general, BV does not present serious risk, but instead only irritation. However, during pregnancy it could increase the risk of complications and miscarriage. However, this is rare and BV may actually be more likely to cause these problems if the problems also existed in an earlier pregnancy. BV can increase the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
BV is treated with antibiotics, either vaginal or oral. This kills the bacteria that cause the symptoms. However, the symptoms may still come back, even after treatment. Sometimes, BV goes away without any treatment.
Can you have sex with BV? Most importantly, it is important to be careful because BV makes the reproductive system susceptible to inflammation and infection.
You will most likely be treated with antibiotics if:
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Have you ever thought about how when your body is healthy, you don’t even notice your vagina? But when things are a little off, it’s hard to ignore. Bacterial vaginosis is a common bacterial infection of the vagina that rarely goes unnoticed. It sometimes can be confused with a yeast infection or sexually transmitted disease, such as trichomoniasis, but it is not an STD .
With bacterial vaginosis, bacteria growth can cause uncomfortable symptoms, including a change in vaginal discharge or odor — often described as being white or gray in color and having a fish-like odor. Some women will experience inflammation and itching. However, itching is uncommon.
Low levels of the bacteria that cause bacterial vaginosis are normally found in the vagina. It becomes a problem when too much of the bacteria grow.
Several factors can make increase the number of bacteria, including:
The first instinct often is to look online for home remedies because it seems too embarrassing to seek medical care. Home remedies include a borax suppository, yogurt, garlic supplements, hydrogen peroxide or diluted tea tree oils. These treatments aren’t well-studied, so we do not recommend trying to treat bacterial vaginosis at home with them. Seeing a primary care provider or gynecologist is the best and safest option for treatment. Bacterial vaginosis is not transferrable to male partners, but is to female partner
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