By Professional Gynecological Services
09/13/2022 What Is Bacterial Vaginosis?
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the name of a condition in women where the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted and replaced by an overgrowth of certain bacteria. It is sometimes accompanied by discharge, odor, pain, itching, or burning.
How Common Is Bacterial Vaginosis?
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age. In the United States, BV is common in pregnant women.
How Do People Get Bacterial Vaginosis?
The cause of BV is not fully understood. BV is associated with an imbalance in the bacteria that are normally found in a woman’s vagina. The vagina normally contains mostly “good” bacteria, and fewer “harmful” bacteria. BV develops when there is an increase in harmful bacteria.
Not much is known about how women get BV. There are many unanswered questions about the role that harmful bacteria play in causing BV. Any woman can get BV. However, some activities or behaviors can upset the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina and put women at increased risk including:
• Having a new sex partner or multiple sex partners,
• Douching
It is not clear what role sexual activity plays in the development of BV. Women do not get BV from toilet seats, bedding, swimming pools, or from touching objects around them. Women who have never had sexual intercourse may also be affected.
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Professional Gynecological Services, former Manhattan Beach OB/GYN, is the most advanced gynecology practice in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, NY. Our doctors are best-in-class, board-certified obstetricians and gynecologists.Gynecological Services• Routine Evaluations: Annual examinations (Pap/Smears)…