Laboratory diagnosis typically involves the quantitation of bacterial cell morphotypes on a Gram-stained vaginal smear. Therapy of BV typically involves treatment with oral or intravaginal ...

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 ...

Oral sex may create an environment for a common vaginal condition called bacterial vaginosis or BV, according to research in the journal PLoS Biology. BV is not a sexually transmitted infection.

Unpleasant symptoms like itching, burning and discharge are typical of two very common conditions: bacterial vaginosis and ...

One of the most abundant fatty acids in the body -- and a key ingredient in the Mediterranean diet -- could be a safe, easy ...

Gynae Geek x Stylist is our new regular column, bringing you myth-busting information about women’s health every single week. Here, gynaecologist Dr Anita Mitra breaks down everything we need to ...