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Bacterial vaginosis is the most common type of bacterial infection in women ages 15-44 with 2 in 5 women having it. This bacterial infection occurs when activities such as sexual activity and douching disrupts a woman's natural pH and causes an overgrowth of bad bacteria to occur. This can lead to BV which causes foul smelling, colored discharge and vaginal itching. BV can cause complications long term if left untreated with antibiotics. There are ways to prevent this infection by maintaining good hygiene, using unscented clean products, and including probiotics in your diet.

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Metronidazole: comes as a pill or topical gel

Clindamycin: comes in a cream or suppository form

Tinidazole: comes in a pill

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Bacterial vaginosis is not caused by one specific type of bacteria. Instead there are different bacterias that can lead to BV.

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If left untreated, BV can:

create complications during pregnancy

increase the risk of getting STIs

lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

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If left untreated during pregnancy, BV can cause premature birth and low birth weight.

BV is not transmitted from mother to baby during birth, but can cause problems during pregnancy.

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Thin vaginal discharge that is gray, white, or green

Foul-smelling, "fishy" vaginal odor

Vaginal itching

Burning during urination

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This is the most common type of bacteria that causes BV.

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This is also another type of common bacteria that can lead to BV.

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Bacterial vaginosis, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, DIagnosis and Treatment.

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BV occurs in women when there is an imbalance of "good" and "bad" bacteria in the vagina. When there is an overgrowth of any bad bacteria, it can trigger bacterial vaginosis. Overgrowth can occur when the vagina's natural pH is disrupted by activities such as sexual intercourse, douching, STIs, or incorrect vaginal hygiene.