There does not appear to be a problem with the delivery system or efficacy of the product if Clindesse is used during menstruation. As with other vaginal treatments, women should not use a tampon while using Clindesse or the next few days following treatment.(9) Endometritis, urinary tract infections, and pelvic inflammatory disease have been associated with bacterial vaginosis.

Bacterial vaginosis is caused by an overgrowth of one or more types of bacteria, including Gardnerella (also called Haemophilus) vaginalis, Mycoplasma species, and Mobilincus species. Symptoms include an unpleasant or fishy odor; increased vaginal discharge; or itching, burning, and redness in the vaginal area. Bacterial vaginosis has been found to be prevalent among African American women, and treatment options include topical applications or oral antibiotics. See similar questions...

Bacterial vaginosis is a bacterial infection caused by a combination of bacteria including Gardnerella vaginalis. This is the most prevalent infection in sexually active adolescents and adults. This is a common and persistent protozoal disease of the reproductive tract. It is caused by Trichomonas vaginalis. Women usually have profuse discharge from the vagina that is yellow and smells bad. Most men have no early symptoms. See similar questions...

Experts are not sure what causes the bacteria in the vagina to get out of balance. But certain things make it more likely to happen. Your risk of getting bacterial vaginosis is higher if you: You may be able to avoid bacterial vaginosis if you limit your number of sex partners and don't douche. Bacterial vaginosis is more common in women who are sexually active, but it is not something you catch from another person. See similar questions...

Doctors diagnose bacterial vaginosis by asking about the symptoms, doing a pelvic exam, and taking a sample of the vaginal discharge. The sample can be tested to find out if you have bacterial vaginosis. See similar questions...

Bacterial vaginosis usually does not cause other health problems. But it can lead to serious problems in some cases. If you have it when you are pregnant, it increases the risk of miscarriage, early (preterm) delivery, and uterine infection after pregnancy. If you have it when you have a pelvic procedure such as a C-section, abortion, or hysterectomy, you are more likely to get a pelvic infection. See similar questions...

Bacterial vaginosis is caused by an imbalance of the organisms (flora) that naturally exist in the vagina . Normally, about 95% of vaginal flora are lactobacillus bacteria. (These types are unique to humans, different from the lactobacillus in yogurt.) These lactobacilli help keep the vaginal pH level low and prevent overgrowth of other types of organisms. Women with bacterial vaginosis have fewer lactobacillus organisms than normal and more of other types of bacteria. See similar questions...

It is the most common bacterial infection in women of childbearing age. It accounts for about 40% of all medical visits having to do with vaginal infections. BV does not represent a significant health risk for the women who are NOT pregnant. However, expectant mothers with symptoms of BV should definitely get medical treatment promptly. See similar questions...

Every woman—regardless of age, race, and level of sexual activity—is at risk for bacterial vaginosis. While certain health and lifestyle factors increase risk, bacterial vaginosis is caused by an imbalance of organisms that naturally exist in every vagina.(10) See similar questions...

No. Bacterial vaginosis is a sexually-related condition (it can be caused by the amount, frequency and number of sex partners), but is not classified as a sexually transmitted disease. Trichomoniasis, another form of vaginitis, has symptomatic similarities to bacterial vaginosis. However, it is a single-cell parasite (versus the many organisms present in bacterial vaginosis). Trichomoniasis can be passed from sexual partner to sexual partner; bacterial vaginosis cannot.(7,8) See similar questions...

In the United States, as many as 16 percent of pregnant women have BV. This varies by race and ethnicity: 23 percent in African Americans, 16 percent in Hispanics, 9 percent in non-His­panic whites and 6 percent in Asians. As many as 800,000 pregnant women are estimated to have BV. See similar questions...

The cause of BV is not fully understood. BV is associated with an imbalance in the bacteria that are normally found in a woman’s vagina. The vagina normally contains mostly “good” bacteria and fewer “harmful” bacteria. BV develops when there is a change in the conditions within the vagina that causes an increase in harmful bacteria. Not much is known about how women get BV. There are many unanswered questions about the role that harmful bacteria play in causing BV. See similar questions...

Women with BV may have an abnormal vagi­nal discharge with an unpleasant odor. Some women report a strong fish-like odor, especially after intercourse. Discharge, if present, is usu­ally white or gray; it can be thin. Women with BV may also have burning during urination or itching around the outside of the vagina or both. Some women with BV report no signs or symptoms at all. See similar questions...

Careful attention to diet, personal hygiene, and regular doctor visits all help to maintain a healthy balance of vaginal flora.(9) Bacterial vaginosis should always be treated because the majority of women with this condition are at a heightened risk for:(7,8) See similar questions...

Yes. Studies have found that women from different races have different vaginal ecosystems, predisposing some groups of women to more vaginal infections than others. Blacks have been shown to have higher rates of bacterial vaginosis than other racial groups. In the United States, women of Hispanic ethnicity have been shown to have rates midway between blacks and whites.(9,16) See similar questions...

Former supermodel Beverly Johnson enjoyed fame and fortune because of her beauty. But Johnson is all brains when it comes to uterine health issues. I don't believe in diets," states Phillips, who has helped millions of readers lose weight and get fit through his best-selling Body for Life books. See similar questions...