Scientists claim a common lady problem might actually spread through sex! New research suggests that bacterial vaginosis (BV) - which hits nearly one-third of women worldwide - acts just like an STI despite what health officials say. The UK's National Health Service insists BV happens from natural bacteria changes, not sexual contact. Australian researchers discovered that treating both partners cuts infection rates dramatically. They tested 164 couples, giving some men antibiotics plus a special cream, leaving others untreated.
BV causes a fishy-smelling discharge that turns grayish-white, watery, and thin. Half of the women never notice symptoms because it doesn't cause itching or soreness. Study leader Catriona Bradshaw explained that partner reinfection causes most recurring cases, proving BV behaves exactly like an STI. Scientists stopped the trial early after discovering that couples receiving dual treatment had half the recurrence rate. The Melbourne Sexual Health Centre changed its practice - treating both partners became standard procedure. British health experts agreed these findings support what doctors suspected for years - BV bacteria pass during sex. Anyone worried about symptoms should visit their doctor or sexual health clinic immediately.
BV causes a fishy-smelling discharge that turns grayish-white, watery, and thin. Half of the women never notice symptoms because it doesn't cause itching or soreness. Study leader Catriona Bradshaw explained that partner reinfection causes most recurring cases, proving BV behaves exactly like an STI. Scientists stopped the trial early after discovering that couples receiving dual treatment had half the recurrence rate. The Melbourne Sexual Health Centre changed its practice - treating both partners became standard procedure. British health experts agreed these findings support what doctors suspected for years - BV bacteria pass during sex. Anyone worried about symptoms should visit their doctor or sexual health clinic immediately.
