The Symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis

There are cases wherein Bacterial Vaginosis does not have any accompanying symptoms except vaginal discharge. This makes it very important for anyone to see a doctor if their discharge is more than the usual.

Having said this, the most common symptoms of BV are:

·        Vaginal discharge

·        Fish like odor or foul smell

·        Itching

·        Burning sensation

·        Feeling of being unclean

The vaginal discharge is characterized by more than the normal discharge. Since women have different amount of discharge, you can basically tell if you are having more than your normal discharge. The feeling of being unclean is caused by the discharge.

The symptoms of itching and burning sensation can be very uncomfortable. This makes many women seek professional help when they have BV. If you are already suffering from mild itchiness, you should then consult a doctor immediately before it gets worse.

The foul smell is a cause of great embarrassment to many. Many women avoid social gatherings because of the odor. Again, before it gets worse, consult your doctor.

A lot of women do not seek professional help because the symptoms are tolerable. Some are shy for various reasons, such as being shy about the odor or being shy because they believe that the doctor may think that it is related with sex. What you have to remember is that there is life beyond Bacterial Vaginosi. Getting yourself diagnosed and getting treatment is a lot easier than suffering from the symptoms, however mild and tolerable they are.