What Are the Symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)?
Understanding the Signs of BV for Early Treatment
Bacterial Vaginosis is one of the most common vaginal infections, affecting 1 in 4 women in the Middle East. Symptoms like abnormal discharge, foul odor, and discomfort can severely impact confidence and quality of life. VivaGel BV offers a scientifically proven solution without the risks associated with antibiotics.
Symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis
The most common symptoms of BV are:
Strong/unpleasant ‘fishy’ odour
Thin vaginal discharge
that is white or greyish
The presence of a strong ‘fishy’ odour and characteristic white or grey watery discharge are a few BV symptoms to look out for. Speak to your pharmacist who will be able to assist you.
See a doctor if you are diabetic or pregnant / breastfeeding (or plan to be).
How to know if you have BV or other
vaginal infection?
Take a look at the symptoms checker below and speak to your pharmacist to see if you could have BV
Symptoms
Bacterial Vaginosis
Yeast Infection
Trichomoniasis
Odour
Strong fishy odour
No odour
Unpleasant odour
Discharge
Thin, grayish-white
Thick, white, cottage cheese-like
Frothy, yellow-green
BV impact on Quality of life
Most women report that BV has a moderate-to-severe impact on their self-esteem and personal life. The most distressing symptom is the malodour, followed by abnormal discharge. This leaves women feeling
self-conscious, falsely unhygienic and very concerned about their personal image.
Women as well often feel confused and frustrated when experiencing recurrent BV infections.
VivaGel BV will help you relief rapidly from BV symptoms
Ask your Doctor/Pharmacist about this product:
Do not use it for more than 7 days unless a doctor has told you to.
See your doctor if symptoms persist after 7 days or recur within 2 weeks of completing a course, or if you consider you may be at risk of a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI).
See a doctor if you are diabetic or pregnant/ breastfeeding (or plan to be).
You can use VivaGel BV when you don’t have symptoms to help prevent recurrent BV and its symptoms. Recurrent BV is typically 3 or more episodes in 12 months. See a doctor before using VivaGel BV for the prevention of recurrent BV.
Use of VivaGel BV beyond 16 weeks is not recommended without medical supervision.