Diagnosing Bacterial Vaginosis

Diagnosing Bacterial Vaginosis is not at all that difficult. Here are some of the most common tests that doctors do when diagnosing the condition:

·        Doing a whiff test by adding several drops of potassium hydrochloride to the swab. If it produces fish like odor, it is Bacterial vaginosis.

·        Doing a litmus test by wiping the swab on a litmus paper and see the pH level. It is Bacterial vaginosis if the pH is 5.0-6.0.

·        Doing a saline wet mount test by mixing the discharge with sodium chloride and putting it under a microscope. If the clue cells are visible, it is Bacterial vaginosis.

As you can see, diagnosis is very simple and easy. Do not hesitate to see a doctor if you suspect that you have BV or other similar conditions. BV, as well as the other vaginal infections, is easy to treat once you know how to do it. In the case of BV, the following chapters will tell you how.

Many of the symptoms of BV are the same with the symptoms of other vaginal infections. The symptoms may be tolerable or may worsen. In any case, it is best to get proper diagnosis because other vaginal infections are quite serious. Moreover, getting treatment is easy. There is no reason why one should suffer from BV.