WOMEN'S HEALTH
What Is Bacterial Vaginosis? Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
August 10, 2020
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Dr. Chesney Fowler
Dr. Fowler is an emergency medicine physician and received her MD from George Washington University. She completed her residency in emergency medicine at Christiana Care Health System. In addition to her work at K Health, Dr. Fowler is a practicing emergency medicine physician in Washington, DC.
Bacterial vaginosis, otherwise known as BV, is the most common vaginal condition that affects women ages 15-44. Like many women’s health issues, you may feel uncomfortable discussing or acknowledging the symptoms of BV, but it is important to recognize them.
Read on to learn about the symptoms and causes of this common bacterial infection, how to prevent it, and when to see a doctor.
In this article, I’ll explore:
“Bacterial vaginosis is not a STD, but rather a bacterial infection.”
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by
Dr. Chesney Fowler
Dr. Fowler is an emergency medicine physician and received her MD from George Washington University. She completed her residency in emergency medicine at Christiana Care Health System. In addition to her work at K Health, Dr. Fowler is a practicing emergency medicine physician in Washington, DC.
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