This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) affects 1 in 3 women, causing embarrassment and discomfort. However, according to a recent study, BV occurs in nearly 29% of 14‐ to 49‐year‐old women in the United States, ...

For some women, bacterial vaginosis, or BV, is such a common occurrence that they find themselves regularly dealing with the vaginal infection—even after treatment. Part of the problem seems to be ...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common but often uncomfortable vaginal infection. Once doctors diagnose BV, it is easily treatable. The first step is determining whether you have it. Read on to learn ...

Bacterial vaginosis is a type of vaginal inflammation caused by the overgrowth of bacteria naturally found in the vagina, which upsets the natural balance. Researchers do not know the cause of BV or ...

Are you feeling less-than-great down there lately? Unpleasant symptoms like itching, burning and discharge are typical of two very common conditions: bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections. If ...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) can cause a thin discharge and a strong fish-like odor. Some evidence suggests that BV may be a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Treating both partners for BV may ...

So it feels like your vagina is on fire. Let me first say, I’m so sorry you’re here. You might initially assume you’re dealing with a yeast infection—it’s just the vagina problem with the best PR. And ...

Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. Research suggests that anywhere from roughly a quarter to more than a third of people with a vagina will contract ...

Share on Pinterest Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is not classified as a sexually transmitted infection, but the results of a new study could change that. ljubaphoto/Getty Images New research suggests a ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) can cause a thin discharge and ...