Bacterial Vaginosis Information

• Bacterial Vaginosis

This eMedTV article discusses bacterial vaginosis in detail, including causes, symptoms, and treatment. Bacterial vaginosis is caused by an overabundance of harmful bacteria in the vagina, which disrupts the normal balance of healthy bacteria.

• Bacterial Vaginosis Cause

Too much of the bacteria normally present in the vagina is the primary bacterial vaginosis cause. This eMedTV resource discusses this bacterial vaginosis cause and provides information on other possible causes as well, such as douching.

• Bacterial Vaginosis Symptom

Common signs and symptoms of bacterial vaginosis include foul-smelling discharge and pain during urination. This eMedTV Web page provides in-depth information on the most common bacterial vaginosis symptom and also lists potential complications.

• Preventing Bacterial Vaginosis

As this eMedTV segment explains, preventing bacterial vaginosis includes honest communication with your sexual partner(s) and doctor. Other ways of preventing bacterial vaginosis, such as not douching, are aimed at maintaining the healthy bacteria.

• Bacterial Vaginosis Treatment

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.

• Bacterial Vaginosis and Pregnancy

Women of childbearing years need to be aware of the threat posed by bacterial vaginosis and pregnancy. This eMedTV article examines the connection between bacterial vaginosis and pregnancy, and includes a link to more information about the condition.