How to Use bacterial vaginosis in a Sentence

bacterial vaginosis

noun
  • That can lead to dryness, which can lead to tearing, which can lead to things like yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis.
    Katie Heaney, The Cut, 30 May 2018
  • After suffering with bacterial vaginosis for almost a year, her grandmother came to her in a dream with a vision for how to heal herself.
    Noel Cody, Essence, 26 Oct. 2022
  • Plenty else had been down there: fingers, tongues, a whole clove of garlic (for bacterial vaginosis), various buzzing rubber toys (for fun).
    Clare Sestanovich, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Either way, your gyno can do a few quick and painless tests to see what's going on, and bacterial vaginosis is easily treated.
    Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 12 Sep. 2018
  • First of all, this sounds like a horrible yeast infection or case of bacterial vaginosis waiting to happen.
    Monique Judge, The Root, 15 Feb. 2018
  • Mitchell, who also received approval for a clinical trial using VMT to treat bacterial vaginosis and was not part of the new study, echoes these sentiments.
    Monique Brouillette, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2019
  • Types of vaginitis include bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections, so this is well worth avoiding.
    Korin Miller, SELF, 25 May 2018
  • The study authors found no change in signs of drug resistance in two infections: bacterial vaginosis and Candida vaginitis.
    Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 18 July 2024
  • And when that pH is out of whack, this environment can set the stage for bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, and even trichomoniasis, among a slew of other issues.
    Molly Longman, SELF, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Such a chip can improve treatments for problems like bacterial vaginosis a major cause of numerous health issues.
    Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 June 2024
  • Discharge that suddenly seems cottage-cheese-like can point to a yeast infection, while discharge that turns gray or green, or comes with a strange odor can hint at something like bacterial vaginosis or an STI like chlamydia.
    Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 13 Aug. 2021
  • Here’s how to prevent bacterial vaginosis: Don’t use scented products.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Similar mixtures of bacteria could be added to the skin or the vagina for those who suffer from conditions like atopic dermatitis or bacterial vaginosis.
    Tara Smith, SELF, 14 Sep. 2017
  • Sometimes bacterial vaginosis doesn’t cause any symptoms, the Mayo Clinic explains.
    Isadora Baum, SELF, 30 Nov. 2018
  • The trial included five women (aged 27 to 47), who all suffered from intractable cases of bacterial vaginosis (BV) but were otherwise healthy.
    Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 9 Oct. 2019
  • Dixon created her brand as a whole in response to experiencing bacterial vaginosis for eight months.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Many of these symptoms could indicate a different type of problem, like bacterial vaginosis, a yeast infection or a urinary tract infection, and should still be treated by your health care provider.
    Cynthia McKelvey, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2020
  • In this case, that means formulas that are void of any chemicals or harsh irritants that can disrupt your vagina’s pH balance, or cause bacterial vaginosis or yeast infections.
    Amanda Chatel, Glamour, 18 July 2023
  • There are a few reasons why women should take probiotics for vaginal health: · To prevent and treat vaginal infections, like bacterial vaginosis (BV) and yeast infections.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • May estimates that something like Gardnerella vaginalis, an agent of the infection bacterial vaginosis, typically won’t live on a hard surface longer than a day or two.
    Lindsey Lanquist, SELF, 15 Mar. 2018
  • In this case, avoid formulas like glycerin, alcohol, or parabens that can disrupt your vagina’s pH balance, or cause bacterial vaginosis or even yeast infections (more on that below).
    Amanda Chatel, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2024
  • So many women are given antibiotics to fight yeast infections or bacterial vaginosis, the two most common issues plaguing a woman’s vaginal health.
    Esha Chhabra, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Vaginal health: Stress weakens the immune system, increasing the risk of vaginal infections such as yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 27 July 2023
  • This will help to prevent any vaginal issues, such as yeast infections, vaginal irritation, and bacterial vaginosis.
    Yerin Kim, Seventeen, 2 Apr. 2019
  • Women may be screened in mid-pregnancy for bacterial vaginosis or ureaplasma, a bacterium that can cause premature birth or miscarriage.
    Mark Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2021
  • And there are a lot of things that can account for this outside of chlamydia, according to the Cleveland Clinic, including a yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis.
    Rozalynn S. Frazier, SELF, 20 Jan. 2022
  • Dealing with a chronic vaginal health issue, like a seemingly endless stream of yeast infections or bacterial vaginosis (BV), can be an emotional and physical burden.
    Korin Miller, SELF, 24 July 2023
  • This product contains Lactobacillus rhamnosus, a strain of bacteria that has been shown to be effective in treating bacterial vaginosis.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
  • An imbalance in the vaginal microbiome may cause bacterial vaginosis, yeast infection and recurrent UTI.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 12 July 2022
  • Probiotics with Lactobacillus can help treat and prevent yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, and UTIs.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022

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