Study: Vagisil kills your good bacteria after 24 hours
Vagisil was shown in a lab to reduce the action of your good bacteria which is bad news for good vaginal health.
Fannyhessea (Atopobium) vaginae and its role in bacterial vaginosis
Is just G. vaginalis responsible for BV? Take a look at the latest research implicating Atopobium vaginae in recurrent BV.
Study: Does strain matter? G. vaginalis
Find out if the strain of Gardnerella matters when it comes to BV. A study examines 32 strains of G. vaginalis, their 8 biotypes and abnormal discharge.
A quick look at the evolution of BV research
Bacterial vaginosis has been a medical enigma for over a century, which isn't promising considering they still haven't found a solution or even a treatment that works.
Study: antibiotics can be a dud for BV
Metronidazole is not effective at killing bacterial vaginosis, because it does not remove the biofilm left by Gardnerella vaginalis.
The ultimate guide to understanding and treating bacterial vaginosis (BV)
A clear explanation of why BV occurs and understanding effective treatment options.
Study: 5-day BV antibiotic treatment flop
Swidsinski strikes again in another study to help eradicate BV from the lives of women forever. What a dude.
Study: Lactobacillus attacks G. vaginalis biofilm
Lactobacillus has been shown to degrade the G. vaginalis biofilm better than any other substance.
Study: Cryopreserved donor sperm contains G. vaginalis (BV) seeds
A study has shown that some cryopreserved sperm is infected with G. vaginalis.
Gonorrhoea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae)
Gonorrhoea is a common STD that can cause vaginal symptoms like bad smells, unusual discharge, and irritation. You can also get gonorrhoea in your throat or anus.
BV in pregnancy
BV in pregnancy is bad news for your baby. Find out what to do.
Being diagnosed with BV
If you want to get tested and don't know what to expect, read this and find out what they do to you.
Trichomonas vaginalis (trich, trichomoniasis)
Trichomonas can cause similar symptoms to bacterial vaginosis (fishy odour, discharge), however trich is a sexually transmitted infection that requires prompt treatment.
Gardnerella vaginalis in BV
Gardnerella vaginalis and its effects on you and your vagina.
What have I got – yeast or BV – symptom checker
This quiz will tell you if you have BV or a yeast infection. If you don't know what to look for, it can be confusing.
Why antibiotics don’t always work on BV
The usual treatment for BV is antibiotics, but they may not remove the bacterial biofilms.
Bacterial vaginosis – why does my vagina smell like fish?
Find out how to clean up the mess left by Gardnerella vaginalis, and resolve your BV once and for all.
Study: BV can be sexually transmitted
BV has been found in male semen and urine samples. It is sexually transmissable between women and men.
The bacterial biofilm in BV
The Gardnerella vaginalis bacterial biofilm is what keeps your BV sticking around. Learn how to dissolve it.
Black women and BV
Black women get BV more than other women because they have less naturally-occurring lactobacilli than other ethnic groups.