A common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge among women of child bearing age. It is caused by infection with certain bacteria but is not considered to be an STI. There may be a fishy smell and a grey watery discharge.

the most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age, which happens when the normal bacteria (germs) in the vagina get out of balance, such as from douching or from sexual contact. Symptoms include vaginal discharge that can be white, gray, or thin and have an odor; burning or pain when urinating; or itching around the outside of the vagina. There also may be no symptoms.

A vaginal infection caused by an overgrowth of bacteria.

A bacterial infection of the vagina marked by a discharge and an odor.

A type of vaginal infection caused by the overgrowth of a number of organisms that are normally found in the vagina.

An RTI in women that is caused by an overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina. BV is not considered to be an STI.

A vaginal condition characterized by an abnormal vaginal discharge due to an overgrowth of normal bacteria in the vagina. Women with bacterial vaginosis have less of the normal vaginal bacteria called lactobacilli. Symptoms are the vaginal discharge and sometimes a fishy odor. A sign under the microscope is an unusual vaginal cell called a clue cell. A metanalysis of 18 separate studies involving over 20,000 women demonstrated that bacterial vaginosis predisposes to preterm pregnancy and the earlier a vaginal infection occurs in pregnancy, the greater is the risk of a preterm delivery. The metanalysis also revealed that bacterial vaginosis increases the risk of a spontaneous abortion nearly 10-fold. Bacterial vaginosis also can lead to infection of the amniotic fluid and of the uterus after delivery. Therefore, screening and treatment for bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy may be done. Treatment options for bacterial vaginosis include vaginal gels and oral antibiotics. The antibiotic treatment is the same in pregnancy as in non-pregnant women.

a condition caused by the overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria (e.g., Gardnerella vaginalis), resulting in vaginal irritation and discharge.

BV is a vaginal infection, but it is not an STD. BV is actually an overgrowth of certain bacteria in the vagina. Douching can actually increase a woman's chances of getting BV. There are antibiotics and creams that will cure BV.

The most prevalent cause of vaginal symptoms among women of childbearing age, BV, previously called nonspecific vaginitis, is characterized by a strong fishy odor and a gray, watery discharge. For more information see the website of the 3M National Vaginitis Association.

An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina that leads to an infection. Usually not sexually transmitted.

Bacterial vaginosis is a bacterial infection of the vagina that is characterized by discharge and an unpleasant odor. Many women who think they have a yeast infection (yeast vaginitis caused by Candida), in fact have bacterial vaginosis. BV is a highly prevalent and frequently recurring infection that can increase a woman's risk for HIV infection. Many women who douche to eliminate vaginal odor due to BV and may be making their condition worse.

A common female condition caused by an imbalance or overabundance of normal vaginal bacteria.

BV is a very common vaginal infection. Small amounts of bacteria in the vagina grow more than normal which results in a strange smelling vaginal discharge. BV is not often found in men.

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of vaginal infection (vaginitis). For grammatical reasons, some people prefer to call it vaginal bacteriosis It is NOT generally considered to be a sexually transmitted infection, see causes below.