Bacterial vaginosis is confined to an asymptomatic state in at least half of the cases. Symptomatic BV, on the other hand, is most typically accompanied by foul-smelling, profuse vaginal discharge ...

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 ...

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

Vaginal prolapse, also known as pelvic organ prolapse (POP), happens when the vagina slips out of place and drops toward the vaginal canal. Sometimes the vagina will move only slightly. In other ...

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.

Vaginal burning can sometimes occur after sexual intercourse. It can result from friction, a vaginal tear, an allergy, an infection, or other health conditions. Most causes of vaginal burning ...

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 ...