Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial vaginosis is a bacterial infection of the vagina. Normally present in the vagina are good bacteria. When certain other species of bad bacteria outnumber the good bacteria, they trigger an inflammation in the vagina.

Bacterial vaginosis is commonly seen in women of reproductive age, although the disease is not limited to any age. Specific causes have not been identified but certain factors that increase the risk of vaginal infection include

• Frequent douching: the practice of rinsing the vagina with a cleansing agent or even plain water. This is not a good idea as it overthrows the natural chemical and bacterial balance of the area. 
  

• Multiple sexual partners
  

• Unprotected intercourse

Bacterial Vaginosis is not a serious condition in general, but treatment is important if you are pregnant. Vaginal infection is linked to premature delivery, low birth weight babies and post-delivery endometritis (infection of the uterus)

When to seek expert advise

If you are pregnant, treatment may be essential for your own health and the health of your baby. ​For a preliminary examination, you can consult doctors working with Family Medicine at The Aga Khan University Hospital.

If you experience any of the above symptoms, make an appointment to consult one of our specialist doctors in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at The Aga Khan University Hospital. ​

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