Tierney, Jessica2010-07-222010-07-222010-07-22https://hdl.handle.net/11299/92287The 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.Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age. There is increasing evidence that BV is associated with potentially severe gynecologic and obstetric complications. Many patients with BV experience frequent recurrence of their symptoms after standard treatment. This brochure describes signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and prevention of bacterial vaginosis. It also addresses the role of suppressive therapy for recurrent infections.en-USBacterial vaginosisSuppressive therapyOther