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What is bacterial vaginosis? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common cause

vaginal discharge. His name is a little explanation. The word

vaginosis is the American equivalent of what British doctors called, ie inflammation

vagina and bacterial caused. UK genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics treat about 98,000 new cases in 2009, some evidence about how often this happens. Many other cases are considered in other areas, such as surgery GP. In fact, BV is now seen more often in GUM clinics than

is. (76000 cases of thrush were seen in the past year).

Discharge BV is usually whitish or grayish or sometimes

yellowish, and usually have an unpleasant fishy smell. Unlike

discharges caused by thrush

or trichomonads, it is usually not associated with pain, discomfort or itching. What causes BV? Name the condition and misleading, because none

really knows the exact causes of BV. His thoughts associated with an imbalance in the content >> << bacteria in the vagina. You may be surprised to learn that bacteria in the vagina

. However, it is important to understand that vaginal cavity

not completely sterile place. A normal healthy vagina contains many harmless bacteria, especially >>

Lactobacillus genus. << This probably helps protect

woman from harmful germs. He thought that if other bacteria gets into the vagina and interfere with the normal balance, you will develop a vaginal discharge. In BV, bacteria called

anaerobes, including one named

Gardnerella, located in the vagina. Anaerobes are bacteria that can survive without oxygen, they produce a characteristic odor. In principle, this imbalance can occur for a variety of factors, such as

, : >> sex. << In practice, BV often appears immediately after sexual intercourse. But

sometimes it happens for no apparent reason. Is it sexual? If you are looking for many sites devoted to bacterial vaginosis,

you will find that some authorities confidently state that it is not. Others argue that it is, and some simply say that there is no evidence >> << that it is sexually transmitted. In other words, we still do not know, BV is a sexually transmitted

or not. However, it should be noted that it is rare in virgins

and that it often flares up after sex. Sometimes it happens after the start of new relationships. Can a disease transmitted to humans? Many doctors say no, but Theres like inflammation

tip of the penis (

), which seem

be associated with shoots found in BV, but its not often. What are the symptoms? The main symptom is gray, white or yellowish, not annoying

category above, accompanied by a repulsive odor. Who is at risk? All women at some risk, but especially those who are sexually active. As diagnosed bacterial vaginosis? Condition diagnosis, despite the appearance of the discharge and the three tests below. Check pH (alkalinity) of the vagina. This is slightly acid, when a woman is in good health, but also in BV pH

more than 5, in other words, the more alkaline than normal. Potassium hydroxide test: if a small amount by 10 percent

solution of potassium hydroxide is added such as discharge, is

characteristic odor. This is called a breath test. It is becoming less

widely used, because potassium hydroxide is a caustic liquid, so

potentially harmful. Considering the discharge under a microscope, unusual cells called cells

key is usually seen if BV is present. They went with >> << top layer of the walls of the vagina. They wonder, rough appearance on

microscopic study, due to the fact that microbes cling

them. In practice, BV, is only likely to accurately diagnose in urogenital

Medicine (GUM) clinic, and sometimes a gynecologist, because

unlikely to doctors or family planning clinics have technical means to do

diagnosis. However, if a woman has a constant discharge, as we have described, and if he does not respond to anti-thrush medication or conventional antibiotics, and if no other causes for the symptom is (eg forgotten tampon), it is reasonable to say that it probably have BV. How to treat BV? Standard treatment is antibacterial drug metronidazole. It can be orally in pill form (

) or used as a gel (). Metronidazole is effective against anaerobic bacteria in the vagina and elsewhere (eg, mouth), and is probably why it works in BV. You should not drink alcohol, taking metronidazole. If metronidazole is not working, or discharge keeps coming back

, GUM clinics tend to give another course of anti-anaerobic antibiotics such as clindamycin

, which is inserted into the vagina using the applicator. It is not usual for partner treatment, but recurrent cases

BV, it may be worth considering. What can you do to prevent BV? Since the exact cause of BV is not known, it >> << difficult to provide accurate advice on how to prevent it. However, doctors

in the field of sexual strattera without prescritpion health, often find these tips on hygiene. DONT shower. This habit is common in the U.S. and certain other countries >> << are generally regarded by British doctors, the responsibility to initiate >> << bacteriological balance of the vagina. Avoid belts. Some experts say they may transmit germs

from the anus to the vagina, and thus cause vaginosis. If seizures occur after sexual intercourse, try to stop sex

a while. If the council can not follow, it may be worth a try

effect of making love with the female condom or Femidom. It all >> << line the inside of the vagina during sex. Bacterial vaginosis has become very common nowadays. If you

is not annoying, unpleasant smell, gray, whitish or yellowish discharge

This may be due as BV. Your best move is to go to a local hospital GUM for quick

, accurate diagnosis and recommendations. .