Bacterial vaginosis Articles

Bacterial vaginosis and pregnancy

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The risk of pregnancy complications with bacterial vaginosis infection is well documented. However, research results are mixed as to whether all pregnan...

What are the treatments for bacterial vaginosis?

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The recommended treatment for bacterial vaginosis involves prescription antibiotics, metronidazole or clindamycin. These medications can be taken orally or b...

Diagnosing bacterial vaginosis

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A physical examination is often an unreliable method of diagnosis because most women with bacterial vaginosis are asymptomatic. Laboratory testing is the...

What are risks factors for bacterial vaginosis?

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Several risk factors for bacterial vaginosis have been identified...

What are the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis?

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Approximately 50% of women have no symptoms from bacterial vaginosis. For women with symptoms, the leading symptom is vaginal discharge that can be clear, ...

What are the causes of bacterial vaginosis?

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Normal bacteria that are found in the vagina grow in a low pH (acidic) environment. When the vaginal pH level is disrupted, other harmful types of bacteria ...

What is bacterial vaginosis?

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Bacterial vaginosis is a common type of bacterial overgrowth that leads to vaginal discharge and odor. Up to 1/3 of all women will develop bacterial vaginosis at some point. Bacterial vaginosis is...