Bacterial vaginosis – Vaginal Infection – Women's Health and Complications

Bacterial vaginosis is a common vaginal infection that usually (but not always) goes away on its own within a few days. This condition is caused by excessive bacteria that may normally be present in the vagina, but when these bacteria are present in large numbers, they may cause symptoms such as a discharge or odor. Medical experts are not sure exactly what causes bacterial vaginosis, but do agree that if a woman has more than one sex partner, smokes or douches, she is at higher risk. Bacterial vaginosis can typically be cured with a prescription antibiotic. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) also increases the risk of developing a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Bacterial vaginitis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection among women aged 15 to 44 years. Symptoms, if they appear, may include itching and a gray, watery discharge with a “fishy” smell Bacterial vaginosis, also known as vaginal bacteriosis, is the most common cause of vaginal infection for women of childbearing age. It frequently develops after sexual intercourse with a new partner, and it is rare for a woman to have it if she has never had sexual intercourse. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) also increases the risk of developing a sexually transmitted infection (STI). However, BV is not considered an STI.