Probiotics are "good" bacteria, but they may not be the best option to get rid of the bacteria when you have BV. Our experts ...

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 ...

Current recommendations by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the treatment of BV basically ... microbiota associated with bacterial vaginosis which allows for the ...

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

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.

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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 ...