This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.

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, ...

Ask a woman for the most frustrating and uncomfortable health condition she’s ever dealt with down there, and bacterial vaginosis (BV) likely tops the list. And, if you keep getting BV, it’s ...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common but often uncomfortable vaginal infection. Once doctors diagnose BV, it is easily treatable. The first step is determining whether you have it. Read on to learn ...

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 ...

Bacterial vaginosis is a condition that results from an overgrowth of the bacteria that are normally present in the vagina. Many people with BV may not experience symptoms. However, those who do may ...

Imagine this: You’re on a tropical getaway…but between the persistent vaginal itching and irritation you’re feeling, you’re in sweatpants instead of a bikini. Recurrent bacterial vaginosis doesn’t ...

Strong-smelling, fishy vaginal discharge is a common bacterial vaginosis (BV) symptom, often with burning urination, itching, pain, and gray-white discharge. BV happens when “bad” bacteria outnumber ...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a bacterial infection that causes unusual vaginal discharge with a fish-like odor. Although BV can transmit to others via sexual activity, healthcare professionals do not ...

Bacterial vaginosis is a type of vaginal inflammation caused by the overgrowth of bacteria naturally found in the vagina, which upsets the natural balance. Researchers do not know the cause of BV or ...

The female reproductive system has a lot going on 24/7, but how much of what’s going on down there are you actually aware of? Listen, I get it: When you meet with your OBGYN, you want the appointment ...