More than half of women globally experience bacterial vaginosis (BV)—an imbalance of naturally occurring microbes in the female genital tract—at least once in their life. The condition can cause painful symptoms and vaginal discharge, and although treatable with antibiotics, it frequently comes back within a short time. If left untreated, BV can lead to problems with pregnancy and an increased risk of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.
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