Bacterial Vaginosis Is No Longer Thought to Affect Only Women
3 days ago · Gynecologists long viewed bacterial vaginosis as solely a women’s issue — until a study that treated their male partners, too, proved otherwise.
Bacterial vaginosis can be passed to women by men, researcher ...
Mar 7, 2025 · BV is thought to affect up to a third of reproductive-aged women and is caused by an overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the vagina and a reduction in “good” bacteria. While some …
Bacterial Vaginosis No Longer Considered a Women‑Only ...
3 days ago · For decades, gynecologists taught that bacterial vaginosis (BV) was an infection that exclusively impacted women. The prevailing view held that the imbalance of vaginal flora was …
Common Vaginal Infection Should Be Treated as an STI, Study Says
Mar 10, 2025 · New study suggests bacterial vaginosis (BV) should be classified as an STI and treated in both partners.
Bacterial vaginosis, or BV, is the... - The New York Times ...
2 days ago · Bacterial vaginosis, or BV, is the most common vaginal infection worldwide. Gynecologists long viewed it as solely a women’s issue until a new study. Here's what …
Bacterial vaginosis - Nature Reviews Disease Primers
Jun 19, 2025 · Despite its prevalence, the exact aetiologic agent of BV is unknown and its pathophysiology is poorly understood. These knowledge gaps impede diagnostic and …
Bacterial vaginosis - World Health Organization (WHO)
Nov 21, 2025 · WHO works with partners and Member States to reduce the burden of bacterial vaginosis globally. This work includes developing research and evidence to better understand …