Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common cause of unusual vaginal infection. BV is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI), but it can increase your risk of getting an STI.

What are the best ways for a women to treat BV at home?

As many as 1 in 4 women in the United States have bacterial vaginosis (BV). Many have no symptoms, and some mistake their symptoms for another infection, such as a yeast infection.

The most common symptom of BV is a foul-smelling, fishy odor coming from the vagina. Some women also experience itching, burning, or an unusual gray discharge.

Antibiotics can treat most cases of BV. Some women prefer to try home remedies first, while others find that BV continues to recur after multiple rounds of antibiotics.

This Android App explores some home remedies for bacterial vaginosis. These may help the following too:

fight BV
reduce its severity
stop it returning