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title: "Bacterial Vaginosis (BV): Symptoms, Causes, Tests, Treatment"
description: "BV is a vaginal bacteria imbalance that often causes fishy odor and thin discharge. Learn symptoms, tests, and treatment options, plus labs and care."
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last-updated: 2026-08-22
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# Bacterial Vaginosis (BV): Symptoms, Causes, Tests, Treatment

> BV is a vaginal bacteria imbalance that often causes fishy odor and thin discharge. Learn symptoms, tests, and treatment options, plus labs and care.

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