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The symptoms of Bacterial vaginosis or BV can be very embarrassing and uncomfortable for women who are suffering from it. They can vary from women to women and for some can be mild and others very intense. It is also worth knowing that in fact some women can show no symptoms at all.

The two most common symptoms of BV are a nasty fishy odor and an abnormal discharge. The odor can vary in strength for each woman. The discharge can be shades of grey or white and is sometimes milky. Some women have said that there is more of this discharge after they have had sexual relations.

Itching - In BV itching is not the most common symptom unlike yeast infections where it is the most common. As it is a sign of both illnesses there can sometimes be confusion over which one you have. It is not only something women themselves get mixed up, doctors have done too. This is why you should always make sure you mention all of your symptoms. As soon as you mention your odor is fishy this immidiately says it’s BV as a yeast infection has a yeast odor like bread or beer.

Irritation and Cramping Again these are less common than the first 2 symptoms of odor and discharge. They can be very uncomfortable to deal with and can range in how severe they are. As irritation is also a symptom of a yeast infection remember to check your other symptoms too.

When you have gathered all the information you need about BV and yeast infections you will be able to accurately diagnose your condition. Whether it is Bacterial Vaginosis or a yeast infection there are treatments out there that work. The important thing is to do something about it, don’t leave it to fester.