Bacterial Vaginosis

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  Bacterial Vaginosis: Symptoms, Risks And When You Must See A Doctor

  Bacterial vaginosis is a common cause of unusual vaginal discharge in women. Experts explain its symptoms, risks, and why timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial for reproductive health.

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  Genital Irritation In Women: Causes, Symptoms And When To See A Doctor

  Genital irritation is common but often misunderstood. From infections to hygiene habits and hormonal shifts, experts explain causes, warning signs, and when to seek medical care for timely diagnosis and better reproductive health.

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  Moringa-Based Sanitary Pads May Reduce Infection Risks, Say Doctors

  Prominent gynaecologists and health specialists are endorsing moringa-based sanitary pads as a natural, skin-friendly option to help reduce the risk of urinary tract infections, bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections during menstruation, conditions

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  Contraceptives may ward off vaginal infection

  Women who are prone to the common vaginal infection, bacterial vaginosis, are less likely to have a recurrence if they take hormonal contraception.

• Bacterial vaginosis and risk of miscarriage

  The presence of bacterial vaginosis or BV during the first trimester of pregnancy doubles the likelihood of a miscarriage.

• Condoms lower the risk of bacterial vaginosis

  Women who use condoms consistently can lower their risk for bacterial vaginosis and associated changes in vaginal microflora.

• Treating bacterial vaginosis prevents STD

  Treating silent or asymptomatic bacterial vaginosis with

• Vaginosis delays preterm delivery

  Treatment of pregnant women who have a bacterial infection of the vagina with clindamycin cream can help delay delivery and reduce complications.

• Vaginosis raises risk of preterm babies

  The likelihood of delivering a preterm baby is increased considerably if the mother has a vaginal bacterial infection during pregnancy. The risk is especially high if bacterial vaginosis, as the condition is called, is present during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy.

• Antibiotic cuts miscarriage, preterm risk

  The current research aimed to establish whether antibiotic treatment early in the second trimester might reduce these risks. It was established that treating a mild vaginal infection with a common antibiotic early in the second trimester can reduce women's risk of late miscarriage and premature birth.