10 BV Symptoms

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  • 1. 'Bacterial Vaginosis.' Mayo Clinic, 1 May 2019, mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bacterial-vaginosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20352279
  • 2. 'Bacterial Vaginosis.' Cleveland Clinic, 5 June 2020, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/3963-bacterial-vaginosis
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Foul Smell

One of the trademark symptoms of BV is a foul smell stemming from vaginal discharge, which can cause the entire vaginal region to have an odor. This odor is sometimes strong enough to be smelled through clothing.

It is generally characterized as a fishy scent. The smell may be stronger after sexual activity or during menstruation. Other vaginal infections may have similar symptoms to BV, but the fishy smell is what distinguishes this condition from others.2‘Bacterial Vaginosis.’ Cleveland Clinic, 5 June 2020, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/3963-bacterial-vaginosis

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