Women's Health Research Studies at Einstein

BV is not sexually transmitted like chlamydia or gonorrhea, but having sex does make BV more likely to occur. Douching (or washing inside the vagina) does not prevent or treat BV, but it can actually cause BV! Interested in learning more about BV? Follow our page!... Want to learn more about our BV study? Call/ text 347-835-7842, email [email protected], or visit: https://bit.ly/3n2kR5a to find out more!

Yeast infections are another common infection, but they cause a different type of discharge. Yeast infections often cause a curd-like discharge and vaginal itching with irritation. It is possible to have both BV and a yeast infection at the same time, but usually symptoms are cause by one or the other. Interested in learning more about BV? Follow our page!... Want to learn more about our BV study? Call/ text 347-835-7842, email [email protected], or visit: https://bit.ly/3n2kR5a to find out more!

BV is treated with antibiotics, most commonly one called metronidazole. There is a pill version that is swallowed and a gel version that is applied inside the vagina. They are equally effective. Condoms reduce the risk of getting BV! There are ongoing studies regarding ways to prevent BV, but nothing is definitive at this time. ... Steer clear of home remedies suggested on the internet! Call your healthcare provider if you think you may have BV. Interested in learning more about BV? Follow our page! Want to learn more about our BV study? Call/ text 347-835-7842, email [email protected], or visit: https://bit.ly/3n2kR5a to find out more!

BV is the most common vaginal infection in people between the ages of 15 & 44. Worldwide, BV is believed to affect 29% of reproductive aged women. Having a BV infection increases the risk of becoming infected with HIV if you are exposed. It also increases risk for getting herpes, gonorrorhea, chlamydia, and trichimonas if exposed. Interested in learning more about BV? Follow our page!... Want to learn more about our BV study? Call/ text 347-835-7842, email [email protected], or visit: https://bit.ly/3n2kR5a to find out more!

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a treatable infection in the vagina that often causes a foul (or fishy) smelling discharge. The discharge is often thin, milky, and can cause irritation or slight itching. It is caused by a bacterial imbalance in the vagina that can be caused by many common practices (sex, douching, fragrant soaps, frequent panty liner use). Basically, the good bacteria that keep the vagina healthy are overrun by the bad bacteria that lead to this infection. Want to learn more about our BV study? Call/ text 347-835-7842, email [email protected], or visit: https://bit.ly/3n2kR5a to find out more!