A 35-year-old member asked:
What are the early symptoms of bacterial vaginosis?
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Dr. Steven Saundersanswered
Internal Medicine 45 years experience
Vaginosis: Foul smelling vaginal discharge.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
What are the core symptoms of bacterial vaginosis?
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Dr. Carolyn Thompsonanswered
30 years experience
Discharge, odor: Bacterial vaginitis can cause vaginal irritation, discharge, and a foul, fishy odor. See your gyn for diagnosis and treatment.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
What are the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis and what product should I use?
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Dr. Alan Pattersonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
Discharge , odor: U need to see a gyn for cultures a script antibiotic vaginal cream or supp or oral pills.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
What causes bacterial vaginosis and what are the symptoms?
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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Vaginosis: As the name implies, vaginosis is caused by bacteria. Symptoms include a discharge, pain and foul odor
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A 39-year-old member asked:
What are the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis I can find and treat at home?
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Dr. Kevin O'neilanswered
Urogynecology 30 years experience
Several: Common symptoms of bacterial vaginosis include a thin discharge, which may or may not be irritating. Also a foul or fishy odor, especially after intercourse. Treatment includes either vaginal antibiotic cream or oral medication, also using boric acid suppositories (usually available by prescription and made up in a compounding pharmacy) to lower the vaginal ph.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Symptoms of bacterial vaginosis besides discharge?
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Dr. Katherine Sutherlandanswered
Gynecology 45 years experience
Odor: The classic symptoms are a "fishy" odor and a thin grayish-white vaginal discharge. It doesn't usually cause itching or irritation. Sometimes women can have BV and not be aware of any symptoms.
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