For some women, bacterial vaginosis, or BV, is such a common occurrence that they find themselves regularly dealing with the vaginal infection—even after treatment. Part of the problem seems to be ...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) 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 ...

A highly common bacterial affliction that impacts nearly a third of women worldwide could very well be an overlooked sexually transmitted infection (STI). Bacterial vaginosis (BV) occurs when the ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A new study from Australia shows that bacterial vaginosis (BV), commonly known as BV, should now be considered an STI/STD. BV affects 1 in 3 women, and is often recurrent in 50% ...

Bacterial vaginosis recurrence is less likely when a woman’s male partner is also treated with antibiotics, a new study has found. Most men treated with antibiotics don’t experience side effects. You ...

So it feels like your vagina is on fire. Let me first say, I’m so sorry you’re here. You might initially assume you’re dealing with a yeast infection—it’s just the vagina problem with the best PR. And ...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common but often overlooked vaginal infection that affects millions of women worldwide. Many ...

If you’ve ever experienced bacterial vaginosis, otherwise referred to as BV, you’ll know how uncomfortable it is. But you’ll also know, it’s very common and can be easily treated with an antibiotic.

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) can cause a thin discharge and ...

Share on Pinterest Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is not classified as a sexually transmitted infection, but the results of a new study could change that. ljubaphoto/Getty Images New research suggests a ...