Are you feeling less-than-great down there lately? Unpleasant symptoms like itching, burning and discharge are typical of two very common conditions: bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections. If ...

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal infection that occurs when the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted. Traditionally, BV has been classified as a bacterial infection, but ...

For some women, bacterial vaginosis, or BV, is such a common occurrence that they find themselves regularly dealing with the vaginal infection—even after treatment. Part of the problem seems to be ...

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Bacterial vaginosis (BV) affects 1 in 3 women, causing embarrassment and discomfort. However, according to a recent study, BV occurs in nearly 29% of 14‐ to 49‐year‐old women in the United States, ...

Nearly one-third of women deal with bacterial vaginosis, and though the infection is treatable through antibiotics, it often comes back. The solution? Treat both sexual partners. A study published in ...

Have you ever felt embarrassed or worried after noticing a fishy smell in your genital area? If you’re a woman, that smell usually indicates bacterial vaginosis (BV) and can be treated with ...

The microbiome in the vagina has received less attention than its cousin in the gut – but a well-balanced vaginal microbiome ...

One in three women are affected by bacterial vaginosis (BV), a common but poorly understood condition caused by an imbalance of vaginal bacteria that can cause discomfort and pain. BV is treated with ...