Decoding Down There:Understanding Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is one of the most common conditions that many women experience; they simply do not understand what it is. Open discussion about BV should be encouraged as an effort to break this stigma and empower women with correct information about themselves. You can consult a doctor without having to physically go to a clinic owing to services such as Online Doctor Australia and Doctor on Phone Australia. Here's everything you need to know about BV and how to manage it. What is BV? BV occurs when the bad bacteria in the vagina grow over the good bacteria. Under normal circumstances, the good bacteria are kept in balance, but sometimes the bad bacteria outweigh the good bacteria, causing the following symptoms: Key Things to Know: BV is not an STI (sexually transmitted infection): Though sexual activity may cause BV by altering the bacteria that naturally reside within this mucous membrane, it is not contagious and a cause of poor hygiene. You are not alone: BV affect...