That fishy smell? It’s bacterial vaginosis. A new study shows it’s an STI, and male partners should be treated to stop the ...

Symptomatic BV, on the other hand, is most typically accompanied by foul-smelling, profuse vaginal discharge in the absence of any appreciable signs of inflammation. Symptoms of vaginitis are ...

Discharge that has a lumpy, cottage-cheese-like appearance is most commonly seen with yeast infections, where inflammation, ...

Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD Vaginal itching has many possible causes, including allergens, hormonal changes, ...

For some women, bacterial vaginosis, or BV ... and possibly perform a pelvic exam and take a vaginal discharge sample.

Just note that if you’re still dealing with pain and discharge past that period, it may be a sign that you’ve taken the wrong medication; if, for instance, it’s actually BV, and you’re ...