Bacterial vaginosis, commonly known as BV, is the most common vaginal infection. Nearly 30% of women in the U.S. will experience bacterial vaginosis at some point in their lifetime.

O ne in three women are affected by bacterial vaginosis (BV), a common but poorly understood condition caused by an imbalance of vaginal bacteria that can cause discomfort and pain. BV is treated ...

A scientific discovery about sexual health has reshaped conceptions about a common infection. Researchers have determined that bacterial vaginosis (BV)—a condition affecting nearly one-third of ...

Bacterial vaginosis affects one third of reproductive-aged women, and recurrence is common. Evidence of sexual exchange of bacterial vaginosis–associated organisms between partners suggests that ...

One in three women are affected by bacterial vaginosis (BV), a common but poorly understood condition caused by an imbalance of vaginal bacteria that can cause discomfort and pain. BV is treated ...

Bacterial vaginosis, which affects nearly 1 in 3 women, should be considered a sexually transmitted disease, according to a new study.

A new study provides strong evidence that bacterial vaginosis, a common vaginal condition, is spread during sex. But experts are still debating about whether to officially call it an STI.

Ob-gyns explain how to tell if you have a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis when your vagina hurts, plus common treatments and reasons for recurrence. Skip to main content.

Recurrence of bacterial vaginosis within 12 weeks was the primary outcome. There were 81 couples randomly assigned to the partner-treatment group and 83 to the control group.

For decades, bacterial vaginosis has been treated as a women’s health issue—but new research suggests treating male partners could dramatically cut recurrence rates.