The main symptom is a change in your discharge. It may be white, grey, green, thinner or watery. It will likely have a strong, fishy smell.

BV might also cause burning when you pee, but usually doesn’t come with sensations like itching or soreness. If you’re experiencing discomfort, it’s a good idea to have a sexual health check – as some STIs cause similar symptoms.

Using fragranced soaps or products on your vulva or vagina can trigger BV.

Other risk factors include a new sexual partner or having an IUD.

We can test for bacterial vaginosis and assess the health of your vaginal microbiome.