Bacterial vaginosis vs thrush
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What is the difference between bacterial vaginosis and thrush?
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Vaginal discharge
What is vaginal discharge. Vaginal discharge is a mucus or fluid that protects the vagina from bacterial infection. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) : this is a common cause of vaginal discharge, often with a noticeable fishy smell that may be worse after sex or after a period. BV is NOT a sexuall... See the separate leaflet called Bacterial vaginosis for.
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What can cause a smelly vagina after sex?
However, if you notice a stronger fishy smelling odour after sex, it could be an infection called bacterial vaginosis (BV) Bacterial vaginosis. BV occurs when the balance in the vaginal ecosystem is disturbed, allowing a bacterium called Gardnerella vaginosis to thrive. Thrush infection Vaginal thrush. Rectovaginal fistula - an abnormal connection.
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Embarrassing problems
For most of the problems listed, there is more information available when you follow the links provided. Common causes of abnormal discharge are bacterial vaginosis (BV) and thrush (candida, a fungal infection). See the separate leaflet called Bacterial Vaginosis for more details Bacterial vaginosis. The discharge from thrush is usually creamy.
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Bacterial vaginosis Bacterial vaginosis. Dr Sarah Jarvis Dr , GP and Clinical Director of Patient.info, adds, "There are some situations where national guidelines recommend it's safe to treat for thrush Vaginal thrush or bacterial vaginosis (BV) without doing a pelvic examination and taking swabs. ...cludes women who: Have typical symptoms of.
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Bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a very common condition caused by an overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina. In women who are having periods Periods and period problems , bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of a vaginal discharge. Courses of antibiotics tend to kill off all our good bacteria (although thrush Vaginal thrush , also calle....
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