*♨ BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS*

Bacterial Vaginosis is a common medical condition in women, that causes the overgrowth of other types of bacteria in the vagina which often leads to an unusual vaginal discharge. It is a change in the normal occurring bacterial flora in the vagina. _DID YOU KNOW?_ The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that BV will affect 30% of women during their lifetime from ages 14 to 49. Bacterial Vaginosis is the most common cause of vaginal infection in women. _CAUSES OF BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS?_ 👉🏽 Change in pH level of the vagina 👉🏽 Washing the vagina with medicated soaps 👉🏽 Having multiple sex partners 👉🏽 Using vaginal deodorants or perfumes 👉🏽 Washing panties with strong detergents 👉🏽 Excessive cleaning of the vagina _SYMPTOMS OF BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS?_ 👉🏽 Unpleasant fishy smell 👉🏽 Itching 👉🏽 Burning sensation 👉🏽 Redness of the vagina in some cases 👉🏽 Watery vaginal discharge _COMPLICATIONS THAT MAY RESULT FROM BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS?_ 😱 Pelvic inflammatory disease 😮 Blocked fallopian tubes 😱 Inflammation of the endometrium _MYTHS ABOUT BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS?_ ❌ It is often caused by poor hygiene ❌ It affects women of child bearing age only ❌ It is a sexually transmitted infection ❌ Bacterial vaginosis can be caught from toilet seats _PREVENTION OF BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS?_ ✔ Use warm water ONLY to clean the vagina ✔ Always wipe from front to back i.e vagina to anus ✔ Wear cotton panties, most preferably ✔ Avoid using medicated soaps to wash the vagina ✔ Do not wash the vagina _too often_ ✔ Practice safe sex ✔ Only take prescribed antibiotics ✔ Do not smoke ✔ See a doctor, if symptoms persist. _*Your health is prime...*_