10 BV Symptoms

By lizzie

Reviewed: dr. stavarache

Article Sources

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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Sometimes, BV infections clear up on their own without treatment.²‘Bacterial Vaginosis.’ Cleveland Clinic, 5 June 2020, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/3963-bacterial-vaginosis However, given the possible complications that may stem from BV, practitioners may opt to prescribe antibiotics.

These medications may come in pill form to be ingested orally or in the form of a gel or cream inserted directly into the vaginal cavity. A practitioner may also recommend similar gels or creams to help soothe any itching, burning or discomfort associated with BV.