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How do you get BV (bacterial vaginosis)?
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) occurs when the balance of the bacteria normally present in the vagina (particularly lactobacilli) is disrupted. It affects around 1 in 10 women at some point in their lives. In BV, there is an overgrowth of other bacteria. It is not clear how women get Bacterial Vaginosis, but there are some…
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What causes Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)?
In women of reproductive age, BV (bacterial vaginosis) is the most common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge. A normal, healthy vagina is home to a variety of different bacteria. However, in BV the balance is disturbed, and an overgrowth of some of these bacteria occurs. It’s not entirely clear why this happens. …
