Is Bacterial Vaginosis common in pregnancy…?
Bacterial Vaginosis is a pretty common, but under diagnosed condition that can also be mistaken for other vaginal disorders. It is not a sexually transmitted “disease” per say, even though the condition occurs because of sexual contact. Bacterial vaginosis occurs when the vagina’s normal bacteria is altered. The vagina has an acidic enviroment, and when different bacteria are introduced into it, the pH is altered and therefore causes changes in the vagina. Some symptoms you may experience are a foul, fishy odor and grey or white mucousy discharge if you have BV. These symptoms can be confused with other diagnoses such as a yeast infection. (A yeast infection is likely to itch in the vaginal area and vaginal discharge looks white and clumpy. The vagina can also be swollen and red.) Either way, these two vaginal problems need different treatment and need to be diagnosed professionally to get the correct medication. More than likely, bacterial vaginosis occurs as a result of having interc
