Bacterial
vaginosis (BV), also known as gardnerella vaginalis, is a very common condition
that affects women.
It is caused by
an imbalance in the bacteria that grows naturally in the vagina and very often
presents no symptoms, although some women will notice abnormal discharge which
may be white or grey and have a fish-like smell.
Although it
occurs naturally and is not considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI),
it is more common in those who are sexually active. BV will affect around one
in three women over the course of their lives and it is easily treatable,
although it can lead to complications if left undiagnosed.
