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Bacterial vaginosis

How common is bacterial vaginosis?

Bacterial vaginosis is very common.

Millions of women have this condition.

Source:
Fredricks DN, Fiedler TL, Marrazzo JM.
Molecular identification of bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis.
New England Journal of Medicine. 2005; 353: 1899-1911.

¹ Out of every 10 women, between 1 and 4 will have it.

Source:
McGregor JA, French JI.
Bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy.
Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey. 2000; 55 (supplement 1): S1-S19.

Sources for the information on this page:

Fredricks DN, Fiedler TL, Marrazzo JM.Molecular identification of bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis.New England Journal of Medicine. 2005; 353: 1899-1911.

McGregor JA, French JI.Bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy.Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey. 2000; 55 (supplement 1): S1-S19.

This information was last updated on Dec 03, 2009

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