Whether it’s a recurring infection you battle on the daily or an irritating itch that shows up once in a blue moon, bacterial vaginosis (BV) is always a huge drag. At best, it’s unpleasant and a ...

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 ...

If you’re a sexually active woman of reproductive age, then chances are, you will end up with a common vaginal infection ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bacterial vaginosis sometimes shows no symptoms, highlighting the need for regular gynecological check-ups. Your vagina might be ...

Bacterial vaginosis symptoms include unusual discharge, a strong fishy odour, vaginal itching or irritation, and a burning ...

Bacterial vaginosis recurrence is less likely when a woman’s male partner is also treated with antibiotics, a new study has found. Most men treated with antibiotics don’t experience side effects. You ...

A host of health experts reckon that bacterial vaginosis should be treated in a similar fashion to the likes of STIs such as ...

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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 ...

March 12 (UPI) --Health experts say an Australian study linking sexual activity to an infection that 1 in 3 U.S. women contract has provided a new tool to prevent recurrences, as well as find a cure.

Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. Research suggests that anywhere from roughly a quarter to more than a third of people with a vagina will contract ...

But there could soon be a new addition to the line-up, as doctors call for a common infection which affects around one ...