What is bv medical term?

Have you ever heard the term “BV” thrown around in discussions about women’s health and wondered what on earth it means? Fear not, my friend. In this article, we’re going to dive into everything there is to know about BV: what it stands for, what causes it, symptoms and signs, why said symptoms make our vagina feel like a mini Chernobyl (minus the radiation), risk factors of getting infected with bacteria vaginosis; no stone will be left unturned.

Bacterial Vaginosis: The Culprit

Bacterial vaginosis, or BV for short, is an infection that occurs when too much harmful bacteria start hanging out in your vajayjay. Typically speaking though sounding repulsive enough already- Our lower region contains both good and bad microorganisms which balance each other out if one gets overpopulated – things get kind of unpleasant. It’s essential to keep all these little critters in check because once they start multiplying at exponential rates (GAH!) , then problem arises.

The bacterial change-up can trigger a range of issues including but NOT limited/are obliged only specific by :

FISHY SMELL SYNDROME

A very-well-textured fishy odor coming from down under. Imagine taking a sardine bath without showering after?? Proceed accordingly!

INFLAMMATION OF THE UTERUS LINING

Uterus inflammation accompanied by unusual bodily discharge may occur turning even simple things like peeing into Mission Impossible level difficult task – with added itching as bonus reward (Warning: Don’t itch!)

Before we jump headlong into discussing more such nasty Symptoms about BV Let us take a peek back onto our good old friends who are always present below the belt and kept hidden behind those pants right between those unnamed legs.

No, I’m not talking about your pals Paul and Harry. The other kind of “pH” – the one that stands for potential hydrogen!

For those who may or may not have slept through their high school chemistry class (no shame in that BTW), pH is a measure of how acidic or basic something is based on an arbitrary scale from zero to 14(–zero you Die-Too Acidic; too basic you feel so alkaline) Our Vaggy’s normal PH level comes it at around 3.8-4.5(marginally CHEMICALLY SAFE). The acid-base balance plays a pivotal role in keeping our flower garden fresh and sparkly clean.

An imbalance can trigger various issues such as BV infections , itchiness discomfort, etc.(Of course we don’t want any of it)

Now onwards examining some more useful (and fun!) aspects of bacterial vaginosis.

What Causes BV

Despite being named after bacteria(and they are indeed present there) but.. Bad hygiene practices aren’t always the root cause for forming under-the-belt-drama which BV manages so successfully to bring with itself .

After all, considering every woman gets overrun by harmful bacteria at some point -even if practicing optimum hygiene(or trying hard yikees!).

BV usually occurs when harmful bacteria within your vajayjay pass healthy microbiota/hygiene shield defense mechanism (which all women has down there )by getting into a full-on upheaval mode where instead individuals become more prone/unlucky to welcoming new bad germs like Group B streptococcus(Sidenote: scary name? Check! Scary symptoms? DOUBLE CHECK!)

Along with several other culprits they manage to mess up our delicate eco-sphere below:

Like Hormonal changes during menstruation cycle(pretty much straight outta horror film!), frequently using antibiotics(especially long term use), Exposure towards extreme heat or cold, Contraceptive devices(ie – IUDs), are a few to mention which makes our lower half area no less than an airport only the travellers there have very limited control over what can occur.

We’re not trying to scare you here, just warning that sometimes things beyond our control. It’s necessary to practice good hygiene ( MORE on this later YAYY!) , but don’t feel bad about it when life rudely interjects in your “perfect” routine.

Symptoms/Signs of BV

If you’ve never had bacterial vaginosis before, then consider yourself lucky. Nonetheless be sure lookout for following symptoms :

  • FISHY ODOR : Now if this doesn’t grab your attention nothing else will(your nose begging for mercy perhaps?). Smelling strongly like fish down there is one of the most common telltale signs of Bacterial Vaginosis.
  • SEEING A COLORFUL DRESS ON YOUR UNDERWEAR: It may stand out from its surroundings as green/blue/yellow was previously non-existent colours in bio class viewed under a microscope! These colourful undies work as alarms and show that different bacteria residing inside your vagina aren’t getting along well with each other… take some anti-microbial kit already!
  • ITCHINESS AND DISCOMFORT : Feeling itchiness accompanied by burning sensation when urinating? Well these unwelcomed guests making truce among themselves won’t be throwing any Halloween party rather-party backed up by irritation and discomfort for those who carry them inside their systems.
  • A DIFFICULT PEACEFUL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN URINARY TRACT INFECTION & BV: Having re-transferring infection clusters from one part of urinary system to another leaves you feeling dazed & confused quite often whether due to spot-checking oneself constantly or the combination effect could leave anyone mad Professor Moody eyes…!

If any (or all-we pray not!) of these signs appear, then it’s high time to pay a visit to the gynecologist. But in addition there ARE measures we can take on our own to curb things early before they could spiral out of control.

Reducing The Risk Of Getting BV

We are glad that you asked and have upgraded your vaginal knowledge(which is wayyy more important than tinder ones) by coming this far! Here’s what you can do:

  • GO FULL ON NATURE MODE BY EATING PLAIN YOGURT : Yogurt contains the good bacteria Lactobacillus which provides a healthy microbiome since it keeps vajayjay acidic level optimum too(3.8 -4.5 remember?), hence it serves dual-purposes assisting you with pH balance as well as adding a little tangy flavor-mix up into your brunch meals.
  • TRY TO AVOID THE COOKIES FOR WEEKORSO: Sugar makes bad bacteria go Bat-shit crazy making their population go off scales -So def keeping sugar level low in diet whenever possible helps maintaining Harmony down under(Plus saving some calories won’t hurt either).
  • KEEP MILDEW AWAY FROM UNDERWEAR!!: Keep dryness like an obsession may sometimes seem uncool but hey one doesn’t get enough chances at preventing infections from spreading rapidly so try avoiding clothes lying around or putting wet clothes immediately+ clean& change underwear regularly ,whenever sweating during workout also jump outta yoga pants and hit shower ASAP!
  • CONSIDER FEMALE PROBIOTIC SUPPLEMENTS(Hey supplements provide sufficient reason for flaunting those Amazon deliveries!). When facing symptoms of BV probiotics, taken orally or even applied directly below might help repopulate microflora levels especially if already suffering through them.

Making healthy hygiene habits pave way for stronger walls of defense against our bacteria-dwelling overloads where even after episodes of HELL week, it bounces back stronger.

Recap

Are you amazed at the many things BV is capable of? From Fisheries department to leaving uncomfortable and party-hosting disgusting guests around & everything in between! For these reasons alone practicing good hygiene habits( plus eating right+exercising well ) sounds appealing gift we can give ourselves- After all co-incidences apart vajayjay IS an EXTREMELY important organ!

While bacterial vaginosis may not be the most fun subject matter to chat about but taking crucial steps on your own helps maintaining Low-key diplomacy inside/what happens down there so feel confident and take control today!

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