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 ...

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

Symptoms like vaginal dryness and painful orgasms are common in postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis. If you’re experiencing them, an OB-GYN or doctor can prescribe treatments to help ...

Vulvodynia is a chronic pain condition affecting the vulva which is usually misdiagnosed or ignored and thus makes many women ...

In other cases, the shift can cause symptoms like pain, bladder leakage, and bowel problems. In severe cases, a prolapse can protrude through the vaginal opening. Vaginal prolapse occurs when a ...

Bacterial vaginosis, which is caused by bacteria overgrowing in the vagina, can be hard to treat, with women often experiencing recurring symptoms. Now it seems that asking their male sexual partners ...

These ulcers and their symptoms are treatable. Symptoms of Vaginal Ulcers Vaginal ulcers usually look like small sores you can see or feel on your vulva (outside of your vagina) and sometimes ...

A new study provides strong evidence that bacterial vaginosis, a common vaginal condition, is spread during sex. But experts ...

It’s common to experience vaginal pain, especially during penetrative sex, after menopause. Vaginal lubricants, moisturizers, or hormone therapy may help. Speak with your doctor for their advice.

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.

In-office or point-of-care diagnosis of BV relies on a set of clinical criteria (discharge, amine odor, increased vaginal pH and the pathognomonic presence of epithelial cells on microscopy loaded ...