New research suggests that bacterial vaginosis can be sexually transmitted, meaning men can reinfect their female partners.

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That fishy smell? It’s bacterial vaginosis. A new study shows it’s an STI, and male partners should be treated to stop the ...

According to new research, bacterial vaginosis may be a sexually transmitted infection. Here's what that means for future ...

The standard treatment approach is to take a pill (metronidazole) or to insert an antibiotic cream directly into the vagina for 5-7 days. Researchers have believed for many years that BV might be ...

Healthcare providers may also assess symptoms and perform a pH test, as BV typically raises vaginal pH above 4.5. Treatment usually involves a course of antibiotics, taken orally or applied as a gel ...

The couples were split into two groups. In one group, only the women received treatment for BV. In the other, the women ...

In a clinical trial, treating both partners in a relationship significantly reduced the likelihood of recurrence of bacterial vaginosis.

In one group, only the women received treatment for BV. In the other, the women received treatment along with the men, who took an oral antibiotic and used a topical cream. After 150 couples ...

as BV typically raises vaginal pH above 4.5. Treatment usually involves a course of antibiotics, taken orally or applied as a gel or cream. In many cases bacterial vaginosis can recur, so it is ...