Vaginal condition treatment update: Men should get treated, too
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- #Sexual Health
- #Medical Treatment
- #Bacterial Vaginosis
- Treatment for recurring bacterial vaginosis (BV) is more effective when male partners are also treated with both oral antibiotics and antibiotic cream.
- BV affects nearly 30% of women worldwide, causing symptoms like itching, burning, fishy smell, and unusual vaginal discharge.
- BV is not an infection but an imbalance in vaginal bacterial communities (dysbiosis), with up to 66% recurrence post-treatment.
- Recent studies show BV recurrence is linked to penile microbial communities harboring BV-related bacteria, influencing partner risk.
- ACOG updated guidelines recommend partner therapy to reduce recurrence and improve recovery speed.