What are risks factors for bacterial vaginosis?

Risk factors for bacterial vaginosis

Several risk factors for bacterial vaginosis have been identified:

• Douching – frequent douching can lead to bacterial imbalance.
• Black ethnicity – black women have an increased rate of infection than white women.
• Sexual activity – although BV is not a sexually transmitted disease, it is more common in sexually active women with new partners.
• Smoking
• Thongs – can transfer bacteria from the anus to the vagina.