Why Vaginal pH Strips Often Fail at Accurate BV Detection
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How To Document BV Symptoms For Diagnosis Effectively

ByGwenna Aazee

When I first noticed something wasn’t quite right “down there,” I wasn’t exactly sure how to explain it to my doctor. A weird smell, maybe? Some unusual discharge? It felt awkward, and honestly, I wasn’t even sure if it was worth bringing up. Turns out, I was dealing with bacterial vaginosis (BV), and documenting my…

Does BV Increase Risk Of Miscarriage And How To Prevent It
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Does BV Cause Vaginal Swelling or Is It Something Else?

ByGwenna Aazee

If you’ve ever experienced uncomfortable changes “down there” and wondered if they might be linked to bacterial vaginosis (BV), you’re definitely not alone. I remember the first time I felt that strange swelling — not painful, just… off — and I spiraled into a Google rabbit hole trying to figure out what was going on….