Is BV an STD?
BV is NOT classified as an STI.
What Causes BV
- Bacterial imbalance in vagina
- Not a single pathogen
- Can occur without sex
Symptoms
- Gray-white discharge
- Fishy odor
- Often no symptoms
Treatment
- Metronidazole
- Clindamycin cream
Source: CDC, American Sexual Health Association.
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