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Bacterial vaginosis is one of the most common types of vaginal infections that a woman can contract. Sometimes the first stages of bacterial vaginosis might go together with other conditions such as a yeast infection, and most women who contract it will pick it up as a routine infection – sometimes one that’s transmitted sexually, although this isn’t always the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have bacterial vaginosis, the first thing you should know is that easy to treat and luckily the type of infection that responds well to treatment with antibiotics, providing that treatment is started early; See your doctor at the first signs of bacterial vaginosis for fast diagnosis and treatment.There are also a couple of methods that can help you to get rid of a bacterial vaginosis infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 14 signs of bacterial vaginosis that you should watch out for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Vaginal Discharge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vaginal discharge can be one of the first symptoms that you experience if you have any kind of vaginal infection, and it’s one of the first symptoms that could point towards the fact that someone has contracted bacterial vaginosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s likely to happen a few days to weeks after exposure to the condition, and you’re likely to experience some of the other symptoms mentioned on this list together with or after the first signs of the discharge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are other infections <\/a>and conditions that might also have vaginal discharge as a sign: This is why it can be best to see your doctor at the first signs of vaginal discharge if you aren’t sure what condition is triggering the symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check underwear for signs of the discharge: It’s likely to appear here as “spotting” if you don’t notice it anywhere else. Change any underwear affected by this to stop the infection from recurring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Distinct Vaginal Odor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A lot of women are self-conscious about the potential of odor from their vagina, even if this is a mostly unfounded fear that a great deal of women has with no basis in fact. This can make an infection like bacterial vaginosis or a yeast infection that has accompanying odor as a symptom feel very embarrassing to the majority of people who experience it – but this should never mean that you delay treatment <\/a>because of the fact that you are potentially embarrassed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any unpleasant odor from the vagina can signify an infection, usually one that’s very easy to treat with the use of antibiotics in the course of a few days to weeks: It’s not something to worry about, and most of the fear and embarrassment that goes along with it doesn’t help your health – so don’t be embarrassed and proceed to treatment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a few other conditions that can also cause the combination of discharge and an unpleasant odor: Have tests done if you aren’t sure whether you have bacterial vaginosis or another condition with the same symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Bladder or Urinary Tract Infections<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bacterial vaginosis doesn’t just show itself with obvious symptoms like  vaginal discharge or an unpleasant odor that might go with it. The bacterial vaginosis might also trigger other infections and conditions in the body – especially if it’s left untreated for longer than it should be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bladder <\/a>and urinary tract infections can also go together with bacterial vaginosis: If you experience difficulty and pain while urinating or having sex, then it could signal that you have either of these infections – and you might also have bacterial vaginosis if you experience it together with some of the other symptoms that are mentioned on this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience repeated bladder or urinary tract infections, it might be due to repeated bacterial vaginosis, or could also be due to underlying allergies to fabrics or washing powder. See your doctor for any symptoms or signs that recur, then you can work on finding and treating the underlying cause. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Changes in Urinary Frequency<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Any changes in the amount of time you normally want to urinate (or sometimes in the volumes you do), can be one of the first signs that indicate the presence of a condition like bacterial vaginosis, or sometimes a urinary tract<\/a> or yeast infection. Most people out there have an idea of how many times per day they visit the bathroom, and they know the moment something seems “off” and it feels like it’s happening either too little or too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience urinary changes together with some of the symptoms mentioned in this article (including a vaginal discharge and odor), it’s likely that you  might have contracted bacterial vaginosis a few days to a few weeks before you started showing the first symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restoring the body’s natural pH and treating the bladder, urinary tract or yeast infection first can help to ease this. See a doctor if you try natural methods without any success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Vaginal Itching <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A persistent feeling of itching <\/a>and discomfort is one of the most common signs reported by women suffering from bacterial vaginosis, and it can be one of the first signs that act as a tip-off to the body that there might be a problem in need of being addressed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a common symptom of bacterial vaginosis that everyone experiences. ;Other symptoms are likely to go together with it, including an unpleasant discharge and odor – both of which are symptoms that can point to having contracted bacterial vaginosis a few days to weeks prior. It might be the first symptom you experience, or others might take place first – but it occurs in almost all symptomatic cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scratching the itch can only make the problem worse, and a bacterial vaginosis-related itch will only go away entirely once the proper treatment has been received: In the meantime, there’s an added risk of spreading bacterial vaginosis to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Changes in Menstrual Cycle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most women have a very clear idea of what their menstrual cycle<\/a> is like every month, and more or less what they can expect from their regular cycle every month in terms of things like intensity – and when it strays from this in any way or doesn’t show up at all, most women consider it a sign that there’s something wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pregnancy isn’t the only thing that can trigger changes in your menstrual cycle. Sometimes it can be set in motion by stress, by certain types of medication, by drastic changes in your weight and by other physical conditions that either causes a more intensive menstrual cycle or the absence of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your flow is lighter or heavier than you’re used to, both of these factors can indicate that there’s something wrong in the body. Combined with the other symptoms mentioned in this article such as vaginal discharge and an unpleasant odor it becomes more likely to be bacterial vaginosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Changes in Sex Drive<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sex drive can tell you more about your general health and your body than you might have thought, and any sudden changes in your sex drive can be interpreted as a potential sign that something might be wrong with your health. Sometimes stress can cause this, although there are many other things that can trigger changes in how your body or mind responds to your sex drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A reduction in sex drive is common in bacterial vaginosis, though this isn’t the first symptom <\/a>that most people will notice – and in fact, it’s one of the most common symptoms that people tend to miss. Because of this, it’s important to take note of any symptoms you might experience that fall outside the scope of what’s normal for your body – and see your doctor for any symptoms that persist. If you experience changes in your sex drive due to bacterial vaginosis, you’re also likely to experience other symptoms on this list such as the discharge and odor at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Fever<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The signs and symptoms of vaginal infection like bacterial vaginosis aren’t always symptoms that directly affect the genitals or reproductive system, although symptoms like discharge and odor are some of the first ones you experience. Signs can extend far beyond these, and one of the first other symptoms you might develop in the case of a severe infection is a fever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A fever <\/a>can be a general sign of infection in the body and it happens as the body attempts to respond to the infection by raising the body temperature.\u00a0It can’t just point to bacterial vaginosis and might also be associated with a long list of other health conditions (including regular flu), but a fever combined with the first symptoms mentioned in this article is more likely to point to bacterial vaginosis or a similar infection in the body.\u00a0A fever can be treated symptomatically with the use of paracetamol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Night Sweats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Night sweats <\/a>are a common symptom that goes hand-in-hand with a long list of different infections, and usually together with experiencing a fever or chills at the same time. Just like a fever, it’s a general symptom that you might be battling a temporary health condition like the flu or a more serious (though also temporary) condition like bacterial vaginosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you wake up during the night with sweating or a fever, the best thing can be to see your doctor: This could easily point to more advanced stages of an infection in the body (or one that’s currently spreading to other places) and it might have gone past the point of what you are able to treat at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paracetamol can sometimes bring a fever under control in an emergency, but if home methods haven’t worked to control the infection and the fever persists, visit the emergency room for immediate treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. A Lowered Appetite<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A lowered appetite <\/a>is another symptom that can be tied to many different infections that might happen to the body and also to many other medical conditions that affect it. It’s also one of the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis that you might experience as a sign of a general infection – and it might happen a few days before you start to show any actual physical symptoms such as discharge or odor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience a lowered appetite, see your doctor or look for any other symptoms you might be feeling. Discharge, odor, and discomfort are three of the most common ones – and the first ones that can tell you that you might have bacterial vaginosis or a similar type of infection with the same symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the conditions that can cause bacterial vaginosis-like symptoms are much more serious: If you aren’t sure which condition is causing your symptoms yet, see your doctor before attempting any treatments yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. An Affected Immune System<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When the body picks up any kind of infection, the body’s immune system<\/a> will respond to it. Creating a fever is one of the symptoms related to this, which is why it can be considered the first symptom of most different types of infections that could affect the body. A lowered immune system could mean that you have a condition affecting it: If you’re getting sick more often than usual and you’re showing other symptoms like discharge at the same time, you should see a doctor for tests immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A compromised immune system can turn bacterial vaginosis into something more serious within just a few days: It might even make it easier for your body to pick up more dangerous infections that could make their way deeper into the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Never think that a serious infection will go away by itself: It doesn’t and it won’t. See your doctor first in order to find out what infection is causing your symptoms, and speak to your doctor about potential treatment options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. A Burning Sensation <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Discharge, odor, and itching aren’t the only symptoms of bacterial vaginosis to watch out for. Sometimes you might also experience a perpetual burning sensation as part of these symptoms, or you might experience the feeling of burning only during urination or after sex. All of these things can potentially indicate that you have bacterial vaginosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A burning sensation<\/a> felt in the vagina can also be indicative of a few other conditions and infections, some sexually transmitted and some as routine as a regular bladder or urinary tract infection that the majority of people get during their lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See your doctor immediately if you experience this symptom and you aren’t sure of the cause: An early diagnosis of the right condition is what makes the difference in how fast and how effectively it can be treated Untreated long-term infections put other people at risk, and increase your risk of permanent damage from the infection that caused your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Reported STIs from Partners<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If any of your recent sexual partners report any of the same symptoms mentioned on this list, you should get yourself officially tested for bacterial vaginosis<\/a> and any other conditions that might cause it since this means that you are now automatically at an increased risk.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is true whether or not you are showing any symptoms of the condition: Many cases of bacterial vaginosis don’t show any symptoms at all, and there are thousands of cases that are asymptomatic or only have a handful of the signs. Even if you don’t have symptoms or you don’t have ones that you would associate with bacterial vaginosis, you should still see your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Men can be carriers of bacterial vaginosis without showing symptoms and can contract and spread the condition without knowing it. The same way, if you see any symptoms of bacterial vaginosis yourself, it’s important to let your sexual partners know to get checked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14. General Infection Symptoms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Other than the obvious signs of bacterial vaginosis that have been mentioned throughout this article, there are also many other health signs and symptoms that can be indicative of a general infection – and many of these could point to bacterial vaginosis when they are combined with any of the first obvious signs like vaginal discharge or odor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of these generalized infection <\/a>symptoms have already been mentioned in this article and they can either indicate bacterial vaginosis or they might indicate another infection that shares some of the same symptoms: Why is this important? It gives you a clear idea of when there’s something wrong with your body and when you might need to see your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other generalized infection symptoms can be vast and include symptoms like blurred vision: Symptoms that you would never have thought of as ones that might be related, but ones that usually are. For this, see a doctor to establish what’s causing your symptoms first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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