Vaginosis, bacterial *

Vaginosis, bacterial * Bacterial vaginosis is a common inflammation of the vagina. In the past bacterial vaginosis has also been called nonspecific vaginitis or Gardnerella vaginitis.

Vaginal bacteria may reduce risk of HIV infection The presence of lactobacilli bacteria in the vagina may reduce the risk of infection with sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV and gonorrhea, researchers report...

Antibiotic treatment may not prevent premature births Antibiotics do not appear to prevent preterm birth in women who have bacterial vaginosis, a chronic vaginal inflammation caused by an overgrowth of bacteria...

Depression raises risk of preeclampsia Women who are depressed and feel anxious during early pregnancy may have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure during pregnancy, a potentially dangerous condition, researchers report...

Vaginal Infection May Increase Miscarriage Risk A common vaginal infection may increase pregnant women`s risk for having an early miscarriage, British researchers have found. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) during pregnancy has already been linked to premature delivery...