Bacterial Vaginosis: For Patients and Consumers

General Information

• The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: Frequently Asked Questions—Vaginitis (PDF – 257 KB) (Provides questions with answers about vaginitis, including a definition of the causes of vaginitis and available treatments.)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Bacterial Vaginosis Fact Sheet. (Provides information on bacterial vaginosis [BV], including its symptoms, causes, effects, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.)
  • Bacterial Vaginosis Fact Sheet, English Version
  • Bacterial Vaginosis Fact Sheet, Spanish Version
• CDC: STDs and Pregnancy Fact Sheet (Provides information on infection with sexually transmitted disease [STD] during pregnancy, including the types of STDs, prevalence, treatment, and risks to the fetus.)
• Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health: Frequently Asked Questions—Bacterial Vaginosis (PDF – 278 KB) (Provides questions with answers for women who have BV or think they might.)
• FamilyDoctor.org: Bacterial Vaginosis (Provides information on BV, including its symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment.)
• National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: Bacterial Vaginosis (Provides information on BV, including its causes, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and complications.)

Services, Resources, and Support

• American Academy of Family Physicians, FamilyDoctor.org: Bacterial Vaginosis (This webpage provides a "Listen" link to an audio player, which describes BV.)
• CDC: National HIV and STD Testing Resources (Provides information on locations for HIV and STD testing using a ZIP code entry and search option.)
• Hope Resource Center (Provides information and support for individuals with an STD, including STD testing, pregnancy testing, counseling, and resources.)

Please note: Links to organizations and information included on this page do not indicate endorsement from the NICHD, NIH, or HHS.