‘Stubborn’ sex problem is actually an STI

News.com.au - 13/03
A “stubborn” infection that affects one in three women and often comes back after treatment is actually an STI that can be completely erased in many cases if their male partner is treated too.

A “stubborn” infection that affects one in three women and often comes back after treatment is actually an STI that can be completely erased in many cases if their male partner is treated too.

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a condition that affects nearly a third of women worldwide, commonly causing an unusual vaginal discharge that has a strong fishy smell, particularly after sex.

In severe cases, when left untreated, it can cause infertility, premature births and newborn deaths.

BV is usually tackled with antibiotics, either tablets or a vaginal cream, but a “landmark” new clinical study is “paving the way for a revolution in how it is treated”.

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