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bacterial vaginosis - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Bacterial vaginosis: A vaginal condition characterized by an abnormal vaginal discharge due to an overgrowth of normal bacteria in the vagina. Women with bacterial vaginosis have less of the normal vaginal bacteria called lactobacilli. Symptoms are the vaginal discharge and sometimes a fishy odor. A sign under the microscope is an unusual vaginal cell called a clue cell. A metanalysis of 18 separate studies involving over 20,000 women demonstrated that bacterial vaginosis predisposes to preterm pregnancy and the earlier a vaginal infection occurs in pregnancy, the greater is the risk of a preterm delivery. The metanalysis also revealed that bacterial vaginosis increases the risk of a spontaneous abortion nearly 10-fold. Bacterial vaginosis also can lead to infection of the amniotic fluid and of the uterus after delivery. Therefore, screening and treatment for bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy may be done. Treatment options for bacterial vaginosis include vaginal gels and oral antibiotics. The antibiotic treatment is the same in pregnancy as in non-pregnant women. ...
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About bacterial vaginosis (Source: MayoClinic)
Bacterial vaginosis. This type of vaginitis results from overgrowth of one of several organisms normally present in your vagina, upsetting the natural balance of vaginal bacteria. ...
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News on bacterial vaginosis
FDA OKs New Bacterial Vaginosis Drug (MedicineNet)

Further Reading on bacterial vaginosis
  • Bacterial Vaginosis - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Treatment options for bacterial vaginosis ...Treatment options for bacterial vaginosis include: Watchful waiting. In about 1 out...case, treating both partners may help. Treatment Overview
  • Bacterial Vaginosis - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Bacterial vaginosis causes specific symptoms that can be different from two other common types of vaginal infections, vaginal yeast infection and trichomoniasis.
  • Colorectal Cancer Prevention (PDQ®) - Evidence of Benefit ( WebMD )
    Chemoprevention Nonsteroidal Anti - Inflammatory Drugs The clinical utility of nonsteroidal anti - inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs ) results ...obvious factor). Fiber may act as a substrate for bacterial ...
  • Trichomoniasis - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Trichomoniasis ( trich ) is treated with an oral antiprotozoal medication , such as metronidazole or ...vaginal gel, which is used to treat bacterial vaginosis , is not recommended by the Centers for..
  • Vaginal Problems - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Most women experience minor vaginal problems from time to time . These problems can be related to ...the vagina, such as a yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis , trichomoniasis, human papillomavirus...


  • Vaginal Infections ( WebMD )
    An extensive overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatments of vaginal infections...vaginal infections are: Candida or "yeast" infections Bacterial vaginosis Trichomoniasis vaginitis Chlamydia...
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