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Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common yet poorly understood condition, in which the balance of bacteria inside the vagina becomes disrupted.
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Causes of bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) occurs when there's a change in the natural balance of bacteria in your vagina. Women with BV tend to have a temporary shortage of lactobacilli, which means their vagina isn't as acidic as it should be.
Complications of bacterial vaginosis
For the vast majority of women, bacterial vaginosis (BV) is easily treated and doesn't cause any further problems. However, if the condition isn't treated, there's a small risk you may develop complications.
Diagnosing bacterial vaginosis
See your GP or visit a sexual health or genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic as soon as possible if you have any abnormal discharge from your vagina. It's important to determine whether you have bacterial vaginosis (BV) or a similar condition.
Introduction
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common yet poorly understood condition, in which the balance of bacteria inside the vagina becomes disrupted. BAround half of women with bacterial vaginosis have no symptoms.
Patient story: "Don't ignore it. Go to the doctor and get it sorted out."
Helen had two episodes of bacterial vaginosis (BV) a few months apart. Now that she's been given the all-clear, she wants to encourage other women to seek treatment.
Treating bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) can be treated successfully with antibiotics. There's currently no evidence that probiotics, such as those found in some yoghurts, are able to treat or prevent BV.
