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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  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.