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

Therapy of BV typically involves treatment with oral or intravaginal metronidazole or clindamycin and is associated with particularly high relapse rates. Alternative treatment options ...

Medically reviewed by Laura Young, MD Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal condition that occurs when the balance of normal vaginal bacteria shifts, which then disrupts the vaginal pH.

When it comes to digestive health, foods rich in probiotics are often considered beneficial. Probiotics are live bacteria and ...

Some experts estimate that about half of all postmenopausal women experience vaginal atrophy. Few women discuss this issue with their healthcare team or seek treatment, though, which makes getting ...

is a common vaginal infection affecting nearly 1 in 3 females globally with strong recurrence rates. While the emphasis on treatment has focused on females, a new study suggests that sexual ...

is now offering a male bacterial vaginosis (BV) partner treatment, it announced Tuesday. New York City-based Wisp is a direct-to-consumer company offering treatments for different sexual and ...

Joylux CEO Colette Courtion explains how the vFit red light device supports vaginal hydration, comfort & wellness — safe, effective, and hormone-free.

Although about 30% of BV cases resolve without treatment, those with untreated cases may be at higher risk of sexually transmitted infections, greater likelihood of pregnancy complications and ...

Hormonal changes, such as those that occur with aging, are the most common cause of vaginal dryness, though other causes exist. Treatment may involve lubrication or hormone therapy. A thin layer ...

Despite numerous therapeutic research efforts, treatment of BV remains cumbersome and clinicians are currently rather poorly armed to treat BV properly in the long run. Moreover, appraisal of the ...

But with 60% of BV cases recurring within a year, women are stuck repeating treatment regimens, upping their risk of antibiotic resistance and yeast infections. A new study in the New England ...