Treatment of BV is primarily targeted at resolving or alleviating the presenting symptoms, most commonly profuse, foul-smelling vaginal discharge. In the absence of treatment BV may resolve ...

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

New research suggests that bacterial vaginosis can be sexually transmitted, meaning men can reinfect their female partners.

A common vaginal condition known as bacterial vaginosis (BV) may actually be a sexually transmitted infection (STI), according to researchers. The NHS currently says BV is caused by "a change in ...

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 ...

Symptoms of BV can include itching, pain while urinating, an odd odor and a thin, white vaginal discharge. For some women, however, BV is a silent predator, attacking without such telltale symptoms.

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Yellow vaginal discharge can have many causes, including viral, bacterial, and ...

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 ...