A 45-year-old member asked:
How is bacterial vaginosis diagnosed?
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Dr. Timothy Raichleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
History and exam: Bv is a vaginal infection related to 'anaerobic bacteria'. It is associated with a vaginal discharge, possible burning and an odor. Your doctor can easily diagnose this with an exam, measurement of vaginal ph (which is elevated) and culture. This is easily treated!
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A 37-year-old member asked:
How can you diagnose bacterial vaginosis?
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Dr. Karen Jonesanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
By a check up: Bacterial vaginosis is one of the common vaginal infections women get. Symptoms include vaginal irritation, a grey discharge and a fishy odor. The ways to diagnose this includes a wet mount - looking at the discharge under a microscope, checking the ph and checking for odor when KOH is added. Another test is a dna test and a third way is by culture. These are done during an exam.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
What is bacterial vaginosis?
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Dr. Larry Xanthopoulosanswered
Pediatrics 24 years experience
Infection: It is a bacterial infection of the vagina that may need treatment when symptomatic
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Last updated Oct 5, 2013
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