Bacterial vaginosis risk factors

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Sexually transmitted diseases Main Page
Vaginitis Main Page
Bacterial vaginosis Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Bacterial vaginosis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Amsel Criteria
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Bacterial vaginosis risk factors On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Bacterial vaginosis risk factors All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Bacterial vaginosis risk factors
CDC on Bacterial vaginosis risk factors
Bacterial vaginosis risk factors in the news
Blogs on Bacterial vaginosis risk factors
Directions to Hospitals Treating Bacterial vaginosis
Risk calculators and risk factors for Bacterial vaginosis risk factors

Overview

Risk factors in the development of bacterial vaginosis include multiple sex partners and the use of vaginal douches.

Risk Factors

Common Risk Factors

BV is not a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Although it is less common in women who have never had sex, there is evidence that it could be linked to having a new sex partner or multiple sex partners. Also, douching appears to increase the risk of developing BV.

• Sexual activity