Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a type of vaginal infection that is caused by a disturbance of the ecology of the vagina. Bacterial vaginosis results from an overgrowth of certain microorganisms (possibly including mycoplasmas, gardnerella, and anaerobic bacteria).

Many women with BV are unaware that they have it. Some practitioners believe it can be caused by routine douching; it may also be triggered by infections, including sexually transmitted infections. The symptoms can be confused with those of trich, though the discharge … More