What causes bacterial vaginosis (BV)? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice …
May 10, 2012 · A change in the balance of bacteria that normally live in the vagina causes BV. Usually, “good” bacteria (lactobacilli) outnumber “bad” bacteria (anaerobes) in your vagina. But if anaerobic bacteria become too numerous, they upset the natural balance of microorganisms in the vagina and lactobacilli decrease.
Bacterial Vaginosis
May 10, 2012 · Bacterial vaginosis, more commonly called BV, is an infection that develops in the vagina. It is the most common vaginal infection in women of reproductive age. 1,2 A change in the balance of bacteria that normally live in the vagina causes BV. Factors that change the balance include douching, taking antibiotics, wearing an intrauterine device ...
Bacterial Vaginosis | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver …
May 5, 2021 · Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection in women of reproductive age. It increases the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases and may play a role in premature labor. NICHD is one of many federal agencies and NIH institutes working to understand BV and to educate women about what it is and how to avoid it.
About Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …
Bacterial vaginosis, more commonly called BV, is an infection that develops in the vagina. It is the most common vaginal infection in women of reproductive age.1,2 A change in the balance of bacteria that normally live in the vagina causes BV. Factors that change the balance include douching, taking antibiotics, wearing an intrauterine device (IUD), and …
What causes vaginitis? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver ...
Mar 23, 2012 · Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age. It occurs when there are too many harmful (bad) bacteria and too few protective (good) bacteria in the vagina. 3; Candida or "yeast" infection occurs when too much Candida grows in the vagina
Can vaginitis lead to other health problems? - NICHD
Mar 27, 2012 · Bacterial vaginosis (BV) increases a woman's risk of getting other sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, if she is exposed to the pathogens that cause them. 1 BV also is associated with pelvic inflammatory disease, a serious disease that can harm a woman's reproductive organs and cause infertility. 1 Having BV increases a woman's risk ...
Other Bacterial Vaginosis FAQs | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …
May 10, 2012 · There is no indication that BV affects a woman's ability to get pregnant. However, BV is associated with certain risks to the fetus, including delivering an infant preterm (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) and delivering an infant with a low birth weight (generally, 5.5 pounds or less). 2 If you are planning a pregnancy and have recently been diagnosed with BV, you should discuss your plans with ...
Does vaginitis affect a pregnant woman & her infant?
Mar 28, 2012 · Pregnant women with bacterial vaginosis (BV) are more likely to go into labor and give birth too early (preterm). Preterm infants may face a number of health challenges, including low birth weight and breathing problems. However, treating BV in women who are pregnant has not been consistently found to reduce rates of preterm birth.
What are the treatments for bacterial vaginosis (BV)? - NICHD
May 10, 2012 · Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health. (2008). Bacterial vaginosis fact sheet. ...
Bacterial Vaginosis Resources | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …
Aug 27, 2024 · The OWH publishes Frequently Asked Questions—Bacterial Vaginosis, which provides questions with answers for women who have BV or think they might. FamilyDoctor.org The FamilyDoctor.org: Bacterial Vaginosis webpage provides information on BV, including its symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment. Follow the "Listen" link to ...