How can I protect myself from getting bacterial vaginosis?
Unfortunately, there is no “sure-fire” way to prevent bacterial vaginosis. However, you can reduce your chances of getting bacterial vaginosis by trying to avoid the known risk factor: activity or factor that may increase the chance of developing a disease”);return false” onmouseout=”hideToolTip()”>risk factors for the problem. To help reduce your risk, you can do the following: • If you are sexually active, have just one partner who has no other partners. • Do not douche.