Bacteria feed off glycans. In bacterial vaginosis, bacteria release enzymes called sialidases that partially subdue the glycan molecules, the study found.

Causes of Bacterial Vaginosis BV is caused by an overgrowth of disruptive microbes in the vagina (which research has shown is associated with sexual activity), hormonal fluctuations, smoking ...

A bacterium linked to gum disease may promote the growth of a pathogen that causes bacterial vaginosis (BV). The bacterium is likely introduced into the vagina during oral sex, according to a study ...

Women with vaginitis and bacterial vaginosis symptoms were found to have high rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), highlighting the importance of STI screening for women who seek care ...

Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of gray discharge. Other potential causes include yeast infections, STIs such as chlamydia and trichomoniasis, and, rarely, vaginal cancer.

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) occurs when the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted. In other words, the bad bugs crowd out the good ones. Unlike a yeast infection, it’s caused by ...

For decades, bacterial vaginosis has been treated as a women’s health issue—but new research suggests treating male partners could dramatically cut recurrence rates.

Bacterial vaginosis can be hard to treat — up to 50 percent of cases come back in a matter of months and antibiotics are often ineffective long term. Sponsor Message.

The approval was based on data from the phase 3 DARE-BVFREE study (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04370548), which included 307 patients aged 12 years and older diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis.

Bacterial vaginosis affects nearly 1 in 3 women of reproductive age. A study adds to evidence it is sexually transmitted, offering a new way to reduce recurrence.