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Bacterial vaginosis videos

Peer reviewed by Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGPAuthored by Victoria RawOriginally published 26 Jun 2025

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Our bacterial vaginosis (BV) video hub provides a curated selection of informational videos that expertly breaks down what BV is, what causes it, how to spot the symptoms, and the best ways to treat and prevent it.

Overview

Bacterial vaginosis is a vaginal condition caused by an imbalance in the natural bacteria that live in the vagina. Common symptoms include watery vaginal discharge, a strong fishy smell, and itching.

Bacterial vaginosis - Symptoms and treatment

Dr Krishna Vakharia, MRCGP

Treatment and prevention

Bacterial vaginosis is usually treated with a course of prescribed antibiotics and can be prevented by following good hygiene practices.

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by Victoria Raw

About the authorView full bio

Victoria Raw

Feature Writer

BA (Hons), English Literature

Victoria is a content writer at Patient, with special interests spanning mental wellbeing, societal trends and the impact of technology on our health.

About the reviewerView full bio

Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP

General Practitioner, Medical Author

MBBS, MRCGP, MRCP (Paediatrics), DCH

Dr Colin Tidy is an NHS Doctor, based in Oxfordshire.

Article history

The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

Article also available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, and Swedish.

Next review due: 26 Jun 2028
26 Jun 2025 | Originally published
Authored by:
Victoria Raw
Peer reviewed by
Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP

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