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- Also called: Gardnerella vaginitisMedicineNet: Bacterial Vaginosis
- Type of ailment: Form of vaginitis
- Duration: Usually no more that one week, if treatedNHS.co.uk: Treating Bacterial Vaginosis
- If used properly, treatment is usually effective in 80% of casesNHS.co.uk: Treating Bacterial Vaginosis
- Common medication or therapy: Metronidazole or clindamycinCenters for Disease Control: Bacterial Vaginosis Treatment
- Cause: Imbalance of naturally-occurring bacteria in the vagina
- The most common type of vaginal infection experienced by adult womenYouTube Video: Bacterial Vaginosis (Time: 1:25)
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One of the ailments that falls under the more general term of vaginitis, bacterial vaginosis occurs when the bacteria that occur naturally in the vagina come into imbalance.MayoClinic.com: Vaginitis Definition Although the condition is not usually serious, it can cause discomfort.MedicineNet: Bacterial Vaginosis Once diagnosed, bacterial vaginosis is usually be treated with antibiotics.American Social Health Association: Bacterial Vaginosis
Bacterial Vaginosis Symptoms
Up to 50% of women with bacterial vaginosis do not have any symptomsYahoo! Health: Bacterial Vaginosis - Treatment OverviewSymptoms may include:
- Unusual vaginal discharge that may have a foul odor
- Burning or pain during urination
- Pain during sexual intercourseUPMC: Bacterial Vaginosis
Bacterial Vaginosis Treatment Side Effects
- Those who are prescribed metronidazole as part of treatment should not drink alcohol, as it may cause illness
- Antibiotics used to treat bacterial vaginosis may interfere with the efficacy of other medicationsNHS.co.uk: Treating Bacterial Vaginosis
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