Doctors

Does this topic for you? Bacterial vaginosis is

The most common type of vaginal infection. To learn more about other common types

and see. What's this? Bacterial vaginosis

mild infection caused by bacteria. Typically, there are many >> << "good" bacteria and some "bad" bacteria in. Good help type

control the growth of bad types. In women with bacterial vaginosis, the balance

upset. There are not enough beneficial bacteria, and too many harmful bacteria >>. Bacterial vaginosis << usually mild problem that may

go alone for a few days. But it can lead to more serious problems. Yes

is a good idea to consult a doctor and get treatment. What is bacterial vaginosis? Experts are not sure

that causes the bacteria in the vagina to get out of balance. But some things >> << make it more likely to happen. Your risk of developing bacterial vaginosis

higher if you:

In more than one partner or a new sexual partner. Smoke. Shower. You may be able to avoid bacterial vaginosis if you limit

your number of sexual partners and no soul and no smoking. Bacterial vaginosis

more common in women who are sexually active. But it is probably

not something you catch from another person. What are the symptoms? The most common symptom is a smelly

. It may look grayish white or yellow. A sure purchase strattera sign of bacterial vaginosis

"fishy" smell, which can be worse after sex. On

half of women who have bacterial vaginosis do not notice any symptoms. Many things can cause an improper discharge from the vagina, including sexually

transmitted diseases (

). Consult your doctor, so you can get tested and get treatment right

. As diagnosed bacterial vaginosis? Doctors

diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis, asking about symptoms, do, and taking a sample of vaginal discharge >>. << Sample can be tested to see if you have bacterial vaginosis >> <<. What problems can cause bacterial vaginosis? Bacterial vaginosis usually does not cause other health problems. But it

can lead to serious problems in some cases. If you have, when you is

increases the risk of early (preterm) delivery and uterine >> << infection after pregnancy. If you have, when you have a pelvic procedure >> << like, or you are more likely to receive pelvic >> << infection. If you have, and you tend to sexually transmitted diseases

(including), you are more likely to catch disease. How to treat with antibiotics can help prevent these problems

. How is it treated? Doctors usually prescribe for treatment of bacterial vaginosis. Used most often

(for example), and (for example). They come in the form of tablets or you swallow

in the form of a cream or capsules (called ovules) that you put in your vagina. If you

pregnant, you need to take pills. .