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Bacterial vaginosis

Bacterial vaginosis

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Overgrowth of bacteria in the lining of the vagina, causing a characteristic fishy odor, itchiness, and abnormal discharge.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Vaginal diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Rare
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Body locations

Pelvis

Symptoms

Abdominal pain
Fever
Vaginal itching
Painful urination
Skin redness or irritation
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Bacterial vaginosis
Clindamycin
5
1 review
Clindamycin phosphate
3.5
6 reviews
Metronidazole
2
1 review
Tinidazole
1
1 review
Metrogel
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Medical devices

Douche

Tests

Acidity of vaginal fluid

Risk factors

Personal

Multiple sexual partners
Douching

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