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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

Dr Krishna Vakharia, MRCGP

What is bacterial vaginosis?

Dr Krishna Vakharia, MRCGP

Bacterial vaginosis vs thrush

Dr Krishna Vakharia, MRCGP

Can bacterial vaginosis cause complications if you’re pregnant?

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.

How to treat bacterial vaginosis

Dr Krishna Vakharia, MRCGP

How can you prevent bacterial vaginosis?

Dr Krishna Vakharia, MRCGP

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Victoria Raw

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BA (Hons), English Literature

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

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Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP

General Practitioner, Medical Author

MBBS, MRCGP, MRCP (Paediatrics), DCH

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