Now that the condition is known to spread sexually, there are steps you and your partner can take to prevent it.
Gynecologists long viewed bacterial vaginosis as solely a women’s issue — until a study that treated their male partners, too ...
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection in women. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the condition affects nearly 30% of women between 15 and 44 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Researchers believe they have had a breakthrough in understanding how certain bacterial populations disrupt vaginal health, sometimes leading to pregnancy loss, sexually transmitted infections, and ...
One of the most abundant fatty acids in the body -- and a key ingredient in the Mediterranean diet-- could be a safe, easy and natural cure for bacterial vaginosis, a new lab study suggests. Oleic ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For women who have a high risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease, their risk of developing bacterial vaginosis and the associated changes in vaginal microflora ...
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 ...