When I first heard about bacterial vaginosis (BV), I didn’t even realize it was as common as it is—especially among women who consider themselves generally healthy. But here’s the thing: BV doesn’t discriminate. One of the biggest misconceptions I had (and that many women still have) was thinking that poor hygiene must be to blame….
Have you ever gone to the doctor for a routine checkup, felt perfectly fine, only to hear, “You might have bacterial vaginosis”? That’s exactly what happened to me last year. No itching, no burning, no odd smell — just silence down there. So what does asymptomatic BV mean, and why should you care even if…
When I first heard about bacterial vaginosis (BV) and its potential connection to fertility, I brushed it off like most women might. BV seemed more like an annoying inconvenience than something that could interfere with future family plans. But after experiencing recurring symptoms and finally taking the time to dig into what BV really is,…