Bacterial Vaginosis-Topic Overview

Bacterial Vaginosis Topics

• Topic Overview
• Cause
• Symptoms
• What Happens
• What Increases Your Risk
• When To Call a Doctor
• Exams and Tests
• Treatment Overview
• Prevention
• Home Treatment
• Medications
• Other Places To Get Help
• Related Information
• References
• Credits

Bacterial Vaginosis - Topic Overview

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Doctors usually prescribe an antibiotic to treat bacterial vaginosis. They come as pills you swallow or as a cream or capsules (called ovules) that you put in your vagina. If you are pregnant, you will need to take pills.

Bacterial vaginosis usually clears up in 2 or 3 days with antibiotics, but treatment goes on for 7 days. Do not stop using your medicine just because your symptoms are better. Be sure to take the full course of antibiotics.

Antibiotics usually work well and have few side effects. But taking them can lead to a vaginal yeast infection. A yeast infection can cause itching, redness, and a lumpy, white discharge. If you have these symptoms, talk to your doctor about what to do.

Learning about bacterial vaginosis:	What is bacterial vaginosis? What causes it? What are the symptoms? What increases my risk? Are there risks related to bacterial vaginosis?
Being diagnosed:	How is bacterial vaginosis diagnosed?
Getting treatment:	How is bacterial vaginosis treated? What medicines are used to treat it? What can I do at home to prevent it?