For Bacterial Vaginosis (Bv) we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Female Health Concerns, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Women's Health and Womens Health.

Bacterial Vaginosis (Bv) (Female Health Concerns)

A healthy vaginal environment contains "good" bacteria called lactobacilli, and a few other types of bacteria called coccoid bacteria. Lactobacilli are responsible for the healthy vaginal acidity (pH between 3.8 and 4.5) which inhibits the growth of coccoid bacteria. The loss of this vaginal acidity and the presence of too many coccoid bacteria is called "Bacterial Vaginosis" or "BV".The symptoms can be recognized by excessive or coloured vaginal discharge. The discharge tends to have a fishy smell and is often accompanied with other discomforts. The vaginal pH is affected and becomes greater than 5. It is important to treat BV as the bacteria may get up into the uterus and cause serious problems. Treatment is especially important in pregnant women. Of course, prevention is always best.

Bacterial Vaginosis (Bv) (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)

BV is a vaginal infection, but it is not an STD. BV is actually an overgrowth of certain bacteria in the vagina. Douching can actually increase a woman's chances of getting BV. There are antibiotics and creams that will cure BV.

Bacterial Vaginosis (Bv) (Women's Health)

The most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age, which happens when the normal bacteria (germs) in the vagina get out of balance, such as from douching or from sexual contact. Symptoms include vaginal discharge that can be white, gray, or thin and have an odor; burning or pain when urinating; or itching around the outside of the vagina. There also may be no symptoms.

Bacterial Vaginosis (Bv) (Womens Health)

The most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age, which happens when the normal bacteria (germs) in the vagina get out of balance, such as from douching or from sexual contact. Symptoms include vaginal discharge that can be white, gray, or thin and have an odor; burning or pain when urinating; or itching around the outside of the vagina. There also may be no symptoms.

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