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Bacterial Vaginosis 101

What is bacterial vaginosis? Learn about the risk factors, symptoms and how it’s treated.

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Bacterial Vaginosis: The Infection That Flies Under the Radar

What's that fishy smell? It may be bacterial vaginosis, which occurs when the good and bad bacteria in the vagina get out of balance.

When Is Vaginal Discharge Abnormal?

When Is Vaginal Discharge Abnormal?

Most women regularly experience vaginal discharge, making it difficult to know when the discharge is a concern. Here are signs that it's time to see your health care provider.

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Secrets Your Vagina Wants to Tell You

It may not be something that you regularly talk about, but it’s important to know what’s going on down there.

Bacterial Vaginosis Treatment: How to Get Rid of BV

How Is Bacterial Vaginosis Treated?

Explore all of your bacterial vaginosis treatment options and learn how to get rid of BV.

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The Vaginal Infection Many Women Ignore

If you think you may have a vaginal infection, take note of these signs of bacterial vaginosis

Bacterial Vaginosis: What It Is and How to Treat It

Bacterial Vaginosis: What It Is and How to Treat It

If you’re experiencing abnormal vaginal discharge, you may have bacterial vaginosis, or BV. What is BV? Learn more at HealthyWomen.

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Bacterial Vaginosis: The Most Common Gynecologic Infection

Health care professionals are sharing key findings around overall awareness, diagnosis and treatment of BV.

Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common of three vaginal infections that fall under the category known as vaginitis. The other two infections are trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted disease, and the fungal infection commonly known as a yeast infection. READ MORE