Bacterial Vaginosis: What is there to know?
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Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is an infection caused when the
naturally occurring bacteria in a woman’s vagina become
imbalanced. BV is linked to sexual activity with men and
women. Women who have sex with women have unique
risk of getting BV like sharing sex toys with partners.
WSW who have BV are more likely to have a partner who
also has it.
BV frequently has no symptoms and it is treated with
antibiotics. WSW can decrease their chances of getting
BV by practicing safer sex, washing sex toys between
users.
Read more about BV in this easy to read FAQ-style
handout!
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The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.
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Hansen, Elizabeth. (2010). Bacterial Vaginosis: What is there to know?. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/97458.
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