Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MirageC/Getty Images Imagine this: You’re on a tropical getaway…but between the persistent vaginal itching and irritation you’re ...

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal infection that occurs when the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted. Traditionally, BV has been classified as a bacterial infection, but ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you've ever had a yeast infection (and research shows that 75% of us have), you're all too familiar with the telltale symptoms ...

Bacterial vaginosis recurrence is less likely when a woman’s male partner is also treated with antibiotics, a new study has found. Most men treated with antibiotics don’t experience side effects. You ...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common but often overlooked vaginal infection that affects millions of women worldwide. Many ...

Where exactly this old wive’s tale originated is unclear, but it could have to do with the prevalent spread of misinformation that bacterial vaginosis is an STI. It's not (more on that later), but ...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) affects 1 in 3 women, causing embarrassment and discomfort. However, according to a recent study, BV occurs in nearly 29% of 14‐ to 49‐year‐old women in the United States, ...

Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. Research suggests that anywhere from roughly a quarter to more than a third of people with a vagina will contract ...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal infection affecting nearly 1 in 3 females globally with strong recurrence rates. While the emphasis on treatment has focused on females, a new study ...