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Bacterial Vaginosis
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Bacterial Vaginosis

Get expert care for your Bacterial Vaginosis by completing a brief questionnaire and video consult with our medical team.

Licensed providers in all 50 states

Expert-guided, evidence-based treatments

Skip the trip to the doctor's office

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

Video Visit

$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Chat Visit

$30

w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

Board-certified

No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from a Bacterial Vaginosis visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

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Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your bacterial vaginosis visit

BV is the most common vaginal infection — and one of the most misidentified. This visit confirms the diagnosis and finds a treatment plan that reduces how often it comes back.

You have a thin, gray-white discharge with a fishy odor

Symptoms started after sex or after your period

You've treated what you thought was a yeast infection but it hasn't resolved

BV keeps coming back within weeks of finishing antibiotic treatment

You're pregnant and want to make sure BV is properly managed

You want to explore preventive strategies to break the recurrence cycle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is bacterial vaginosis and what causes it?

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) results from an overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria — displacing the normal Lactobacillus-dominant vaginal flora. It causes a thin, gray-white, fishy-smelling discharge — particularly noticeable after intercourse. It is not a sexually transmitted infection in the traditional sense, though sexual activity influences vaginal flora.

How is BV different from a yeast infection?

BV produces thin, gray-white discharge with a fishy odor and minimal itching. Vaginal yeast infection causes thick, white, cottage cheese-like discharge with significant vulvar itching and burning — without odor. Clinical evaluation or vaginal pH testing distinguishes them. Both are common and have different treatments.

Does BV require treatment even without symptoms?

Symptomatic BV should be treated — it is associated with increased susceptibility to STIs and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Asymptomatic BV may not require treatment in non-pregnant women who don't have symptoms, though some clinicians treat to restore normal flora. In pregnancy, treatment is recommended regardless of symptoms.

Why does BV keep coming back?

BV recurrence rates are high — approximately 50–70% within 6–12 months of treatment. Recurrence reflects re-establishment of the bacterial imbalance rather than treatment failure. Strategies to reduce recurrence include prolonged or suppressive metronidazole use, boric acid vaginal suppositories, and avoiding douching and alkaline products.

What side effects are associated with BV treatments?

Metronidazole gel is very well tolerated locally. Oral metronidazole causes nausea, metallic taste, and GI upset — alcohol must be avoided during treatment and for 24 hours after. Clindamycin vaginal cream may cause vaginal irritation and may weaken latex condoms. Boric acid suppositories are safe vaginally — never to be taken orally. Bacterial Vaginosis visit What to expect from a Bacterial Vaginosis visit
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