Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal condition in women between their teens and the mid-forties. BV occurs when there is an overgrowth of certain types of bacteria in the vagina. In this video, learn the symptoms, risk factors, and treatment for bacterial vaginosis.
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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2025). Vaginitis.
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