BACTERIA

L
VAGINOSIS
(BV)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
01. INRORMATION ABOUT BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS

02. SYMPTOMS AND CAUSES OF BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS

03. HOW TO PREVENT BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS

04. RATE OF AFFECTED

05. BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS LOOK LIKE

 01.
INFORMATION ABOUT
BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS
 What is bacterial vaginosis?
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a vaginal
infection caused by an overgrowth of bacteria.
Every healthy vagina contains bacteria. Typically,
these bacteria balance each other. Sometimes, the
“bad” bacteria grow too much and overpower the
“good” bacteria. This throws off the balance of
bacteria in your vagina and leads to bacterial
vaginosis.
 Bacterial vaginosis may cause
your vaginal discharge to have a
“fishy” odor. It can also cause
vaginal irritation in some people.
Others may not have any symptoms
of BV.
 How common is bacterial
vaginosis?
Bacterial vaginosis is the most
common vaginal problem for women
and people assigned female at birth
(AFAB) ages 15 to 44. In fact, about
35% of people with a vagina will get
BV.
Who can get BV?

Anyone with a vagina can get

bacterial vaginosis. It usually occurs in
people who are sexually active. It’s rare for
it to occur in people who’ve never had sex.
Some people may naturally produce too
much of the bacteria that causes BV.
 You may have a higher risk of
getting BV if you:
• Are pregnant.
• Don’t use condoms or dental dams.
• Have an intrauterine device (IUD).
• Have multiple sex partners.
• Have a new sex partner.
• Have a sex partner who’s AFAB.
• Use douches.
• Are taking antibiotics.
Complications
Bacterial vaginosis doesn't cause complications very often. But sometimes,
having BV may lead to:
• Sexually transmitted infections. If you have BV, you have a higher risk of getting
an STI. STIs include HIV, herpes simplex virus, chlamydia or gonorrhea. If you
have HIV, bacterial vaginosis raises the risk of passing the virus to your partner.
• Infection risk after gynecological surgery. Having BV may increase the risk of
developing an infection after surgery such as hysterectomy or dilation and curettage
(D&C).
• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Bacterial vaginosis can sometimes cause PID.
This infection of the uterus and the fallopian tubes raises the risk of infertility.
• Pregnancy issues. Past studies have shown a possible link between BV and
problems with pregnancy. These include preterm birth and low birth weight. New
studies show that these risks may be due to other reasons. These reasons include
having a history of early delivery.
 02.
SYMPTOMS AND
CAUSES
 How do I know if I have BV?
Up to 84% of people with bacterial vaginosis
don’t have symptoms. If you do, you may have:
● Off-white, gray or greenish-colored vaginal
discharge.
● Fishy-smelling vaginal discharge, especially after
sex.
● Vaginal itching or irritation.
● A burning feeling when you pee.
 CAUSES
How do you get bacterial vaginosis (BV)?

Your vagina is home to multiple types of

bacteria (called a microbiome). A change in the
balance of the bacteria causes BV.
Specifically, bacterial vaginosis happens
when “bad” bacteria (anaerobes) grow more
quickly than “good” bacteria (lactobacilli). Too
much of one type of bacteria leads to an imbalance.
Is bacterial vaginosis contagious?
Bacterial vaginosis doesn’t spread from person to
person, but sexual activity can increase your risk of getting
the infection.

Is bacterial vaginosis an STD or STI?

Bacterial vaginosis isn’t sexually transmitted, but
it’s linked to sexual activity. Sex may change the bacterial
environment in your vagina. This makes bacterial
overgrowth more likely.
 03.
HOW TO PREVENT
BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS
 Prevention
To help prevent bacterial vaginosis:
You can’t prevent bacterial vaginosis. However, taking these
precautions could reduce your risk:
• Avoid douching. It changes the natural balance of bacteria in your
vagina. Instead, practice healthy vaginal and vulvar care.
• Avoid vaginal contact with anything that has touched your
anus. Things like toilet paper and sex toys could transfer bacteria found
in your poop to your vagina. Make sure sexual toys are properly
cleaned after every use.
• Limit your number of sex partners. Research shows you’re more
likely to get BV if you have multiple sex partners.
• Use latex condoms or dental dams. Although it’s unclear why,
research indicates that sexual activity is associated with BV.
• Wear cotton or cotton-lined underwear. Bacteria thrive in moist
environments. Cotton helps wick away moisture.
Treatment for BV

If you have no symptoms, treatment is usually not required as this

condition is self-limiting (will go away by itself).

Seek treatment if:

• you are about to have a medical procedure that could allow
bacteria into the uterus – for example, insertion of an IUD, or
termination of pregnancy
• you are pregnant – BV can cause early onset of labour. Talk to
your GP, obstetrician or midwife about treatment for BV if you
are pregnant
• the symptoms of BV are affecting your quality of life and you
are avoiding sex because of it.
 Antibiotics are used to treat BV
An antibiotic called metronidazole can be used to treat the
infection. If your doctor prescribes metronidazole you will need
to:
• Take the antibiotic twice a day for seven days.
• Take the tablets after meals – this can reduce the nausea and
upset stomach that is sometimes associated with
metronidazole.
• Avoid drinking alcohol during treatment.
Your doctor can prescribe a vaginal cream (such as
clindamycin) if you are unable to take metronidazole.
Clindamycin is applied to the vagina for seven nights.
 04.

RATE OF AFFECTED
 The most common reason for
observable vaginal infection in the
Philippines is bacterial vaginosis (BV).
The frequency of BV is 28.16 percent.
About 55% of women will have had an
episode of candidiasis by the time they
turn 25.
 05.
BACTERIAL
VAGINOSIS LOOK
LIKE
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