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Bacterial Vaginosis Information
Most women with the condition report a bacterial vaginosis symptom of an abnormal discharge. This page of the eMedTV website provides information on this bacterial vaginosis symptom, the odor of which tends to increase after sex, as well as others.
Common bacterial vaginosis symptoms discussed in this eMedTV resource include abnormal discharge that is fishy-smelling, vaginal itching, and vaginal irritation. The risk bacterial vaginosis symptoms present during pregnancy is also discussed.
This eMedTV page explains why bacterial vaginosis treatment involving antibiotics should be taken as directed, even if symptoms go away. In addition, bacterial vaginosis treatment is very important for pregnant women or women who are HIV-positive.
Balziva is an oral contraceptive that is only available by prescription. This selection from the eMedTV Web site further explains how Balziva works to prevent pregnancy, lists possible side effects that may occur, and offers tips on taking this pill.
This eMedTV Web presentation discusses Balziva for birth control. Information on this birth control pill includes its warnings, side effects, dosing, drug interactions, and uses.
The Balziva dosing guidelines are the same for all women. This article from the eMedTV library takes an in-depth look at what to do if you miss any Balziva doses and also provides tips on when and how to use this form of contraception.
A healthcare provider may prescribe the birth control patch to help prevent pregnancy. This eMedTV Web page explains when and how to use the birth control patch, describes how the contraceptive works, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
As this eMedTV page explains, the standard birth control patch dosage for preventing pregnancy is one patch applied each week for the first three weeks of your menstrual cycle. This page also contains a list of birth control patch dosing tips.
Birth Control Patch Information
This eMedTV Web page covers information on the birth control patch. Information covered includes side effects, dosing, warnings, precautions, and interactions.
Birth Control Patch Side Effects
Nausea, headaches, and skin reactions are some of the most common side effects of the birth control patch. This eMedTV segment lists other possible birth control patch side effects, including serious problems that may require medical attention.
The cause of trichomoniasis is linked directly to a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. This page of the eMedTV website further describes the parasite, including symptoms, and explains how to prevent transmission of the infection.