What is bacterial vaginosis?
Bacterial vaginosis refers to an overgrowth of vaginal bacteria, resulting in vaginitis. Symptoms may include a foul smelling discharge, itchiness, inflammation and tenderness of the vaginal and labial area.
How do members experience bacterial vaginosis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with bacterial vaginosis*
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Who has bacterial vaginosis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 16 | |
| 20s | 21 | |
| 30s | 26 | |
| 40s | 30 | |
| 50s | 19 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 8 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 119 |
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