Bacterial vaginosis physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mehrsefat, M.D. [2]

Overview

Common genital examination of patients with bacterial vaginosis is usually remarkable for fishy-odor from the vagina, thin, white/gray vaginal discharge, and lack of significant vulvovaginal inflammation.

Physical Examination

Genital examination

A genital examination of patients with bacterial vaginosis is usually remarkable for:

• Fishy-odor emitted from the vagina
• Thin, white/gray, homogeneous vaginal discharge
• Lack of significant vulvovaginal inflammation