Women's Sexual Health Topics

Bacterial Vaginosis and Trichomonas

What is Bacterial Vaginosis?

Bacterial Vaginosis, often called BV for short,is an infection in the vagina caused by a group of bacteria.  The vagina normally contains many "good" bacteria known as lactobacilli (lack-toe-ba-sill-eye) and some other types as well. Too many of these other types can result in bacterial vaginosis.

Causes of Bacterial Vaginosis

Any woman can get BV.  Some activities or behaviors affect the normal balance in the vagina and can increase the chances of getting BV.

These include: ✔ A new sex partner or multiple sex partners ✔ Using a douche for personal hygiene ✔ Using an IUD for contraception

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1. United States Version - Flip Book  (PDF)    2. United Kingdom Version - Flip Book  (PDF) Signs and Symptoms Not all women develop symptoms but typically will experience one or more of the following: ✔ Increased discharge from the vagina ✔ Strong fishy odor. This odor may be stronger during your menstrual period or after sex ✔ Thin and gray or white discharge ✔ Itching is not common but may be present if there is a lot of discharge

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