• What are the signs and symtoms of bacterial vaginosis?
• How can I find out if I have bacterial vaginosis?
• What is the treatment for bacterial vaginosis?
• Pregnancy and bacterial vaginosis

• a strong fishy smell, especially after sex
• white or grey discharge
• watery or foamy discharge

• Schedule the exam when you're not having your monthly period.
• Don't douche 24 hours before your exam.
• Don't use vaginal sprays 24 hours before your exam.
• If you have sex less than 24 hours before the exam, use condoms.

Any three of the following may be used to diagnose BV. Other tests may also be available, ask your health care provider for more information.

• Visual exam by health care provider
• Fishy odor of discharge before or after the addition of potassium hydroxide (KOH) for "whiff" test
• Health care provider looks at sample of discharge under microscope looking for "clue cells"
• Elevated pH of vaginal fluid

Gram stain to examine vaginal flora



What is the treatment for bacterial vaginosis?
Prescription medication, usually antibiotics, depending on the organism causing the infection is used to treat and/or cure BV. Treatments may include:

• Metronidazole (Flagyl)
• Clindamycin