Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common yet poorly understood condition, in which the balance of bacteria inside the vagina becomes disrupted. BV usually does not cause any vaginal soreness or itching, but often causes unusual vaginal discharge. About fifty percent of women with bacterial vaginosis have no symptoms.
The abnormal discharge may: develop a strong fishy smell, particularly after sexual intercourse become white or grey become thin and watery Why it happens Typically, bacteria other than Lactobacilli become more common. Healthy vaginal microbiota is dominated mainly by Lactobacillus species. BV is defined by the disequilibrium in the vaginal microbiota, with a decline in the number of lactobacilli.While the infection involves a number of bacteria, it is believed that most infections start with Gardenerella vaginilis creating a biofilm, which allows other opportunistic…
