Bacterial vaginosis is especially dangerous during pregnancy. The infection can lead to premature birth, spontaneous abortion and low birth weight in the baby, according to the WHO. It’s time ...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an infection where there is an overgrowth of bacteria that changes vaginal pH levels. For context, a healthy vagina has pH levels between 3.8 to 4.5, while bacterial ...

Ob-gyns explain how to tell if you have a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis when your vagina hurts, plus common treatments and reasons for recurrence. Skip to main content.

For decades, bacterial vaginosis has been treated as a women’s health issue—but new research suggests treating male partners could dramatically cut recurrence rates.

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 ...

Bacterial vaginosis affects nearly 1 in 3 women of reproductive age. A study adds to evidence it is sexually transmitted, offering a new way to reduce recurrence.

Treating the male sexual partners of women with bacterial vaginosis significantly reduced recurrence, according to an Australian randomized controlled trial that was stopped early for efficacy.

Bacterial vaginosis is especially dangerous during pregnancy. The infection can lead to premature birth, spontaneous abortion and low birth weight in the baby, according to the WHO. It’s time ...