Bacterial vaginosis may not be a solo problem.Treating both partners could finally stop the frustrating cycle of recurring BV.

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Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. New research suggests that bacterial vaginosis, a ...

In such cases, subjecting the child to a medical exam, including collection of vaginal swabs, could put the child under more stress, especially when no use was served by performing such a medical ...

Bacterial vaginosis is confined to an asymptomatic state in at least half of the cases. Symptomatic BV, on the other hand, is most typically accompanied by foul-smelling, profuse vaginal discharge ...

Vaginal itching has many possible causes, including allergens, hormonal changes, irritants, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), hormonal changes, or other factors. Proper hygiene—rinsing ...

Treatment of BV is primarily targeted at resolving or alleviating the presenting symptoms, most commonly profuse, foul-smelling vaginal discharge. In the absence of treatment BV may resolve ...

Vaginal tears are cuts that occur in vaginal tissues, both inside the body and externally. Symptoms include pain, bleeding, swelling, bruising, and problems sitting or walking. Tears range in severity ...

Hormonal fluctuations are one of the most common reasons for vaginal bleeding between periods. This can be anticipated and unconcerning, such as with the use of birth control or in perimenopause. Or ...