Bacterial vaginosis is a condition of inflammation of vagina caused by bacteria. It disturbs the natural balance of good bacteria leading to inflammation. Women who are in their reproductive years are often targeted by bacterial vaginosis. It can occur due to unsafe sex with multiple partners or due to frequent douching. Generally many good bacteria are present in the vagina along with some bad ones. When the bad bacteria multiples in number it upsets the balance of bacteria causing this problem.
Symptoms :
Some of the signs of bacterial vaginosis are given below:
• It produces whitish grey discharge from the vagina
• Vagina will be foul smelling or it may carry a fishy odor and this will be more after having sex
• There will be constant itching on the vagina
• It can cause burning sensation while urinating
• Some women may not have any symptoms at all
If you have any of the above symptoms you should consult your gynecologist immediately.
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