This common infection that affects millions of women is actually an STI
For decades, bacterial vaginosis has been treated as a women’s health issue—but new research suggests treating male partners could dramatically cut recurrence rates.
This Common Vaginal Infection May Actually Be an STI, Study Reveals
Women experience fewer repeat infections with bacterial vaginosis when both they and their male sex partners receive antibiotics.
Landmark study on common women's infection: Treat the male partner
Health experts say an Australian study linking sexual activity to an infection that 1 in 3 U.S. women contract has provided a new tool to prevent recurrences, as well as find a cure.
A solution for a common vaginal infection may be treating male partners
Bacterial vaginosis affects nearly 1 in 3 women of reproductive age. A study adds to evidence it is sexually transmitted, offering a new way to reduce recurrence.
Treating male partners along with women may help stop bacterial vaginosis
In a clinical trial, treating both partners in a relationship significantly reduced the likelihood of recurrence of bacterial vaginosis.
This Common Infection Is Actually an STI, According to New Study
We’ve suspected for a long time that it’s a sexually transmitted infection (STI), because it has a similar incubation period (after sex) to most STIs and is associated with
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Treating Males for Bacterial Vaginosis May Reduce Recurrence in Females
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is not classified as a sexually transmitted infection, but the results of a new study could change ...
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Male-Partner Treatment to Prevent Recurrence of Bacterial Vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis affects one third of reproductive-aged women, and recurrence is common. Evidence of sexual exchange of ...
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Bacterial Vaginosis May Be Sexually Transmitted, New Study Suggests
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Bacterial vaginosis (BV) has been considered a bacterial imbalance in the vagina, rather than a ...
BV Is an STD and We’ve Been Treating It Wrong for Years
For years, bacterial vaginosis has been treated as a simple imbalance in the vaginal microbiome, but a groundbreaking study ...
So, Men Have Been Giving Us Bacterial Vaginosis All Along?
According to new research, bacterial vaginosis may be a sexually transmitted infection. Here's what that means for future ...
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Treating Male Sexual Partners May Prevent Bacterial Vaginosis Recurrence
Only 35% of women who were treated for bacterial vaginosis along with their male sexual partners had recurrence in the ...
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Study Reveals Sexual Transmission of Bacterial Vaginosis
Landmark study shows treating both partners for bacterial vaginosis improves outcomes, but experts suggest there may be more to the story.