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…
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. …
