Bacterial vaginosis history and symptoms
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Overview
History
It is necessary to obtain a detailed and thorough sexual history from the patient. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include:
- Number and type of sexual partners (new, casual, or regular)
- Previous history of STDs
- History of symptomatic BV in female partner among women who have sex with women (WSW)
Symptoms
50-75% of women with bacterial vaginosis (BV) are asymptomatic. Common symptoms of bacterial vaginosis include:[1][2]
- Vaginal discharge (thin, grayish, homogenous discharge)
- Vaginal odor (unpleasant "fishy smell" especially after sex)
Bacterial vaginosis does not cause dysuria, dyspareunia, pruritus, burning, or vaginal inflammation.
References
- ↑ Amsel R, Totten PA, Spiegel CA, Chen KC, Eschenbach D, Holmes KK (1983). "Nonspecific vaginitis. Diagnostic criteria and microbial and epidemiologic associations". Am J Med. 74 (1): 14–22. PMID 6600371.
- ↑ Klebanoff MA, Schwebke JR, Zhang J, Nansel TR, Yu KF, Andrews WW (2004). "Vulvovaginal symptoms in women with bacterial vaginosis". Obstet Gynecol. 104 (2): 267–72. doi:10.1097/01.AOG.0000134783.98382.b0. PMID 15291998.