What Bacteria Causes Bacterial Vaginosis?

What bacteria causes bacterial vaginosis? This is a really tough question to answer definitively, as the specific mix of bacteria causing any specific outbreak of the condition can vary not only from person to person, but also from outbreak to outbreak.
Bacterial vaginosis occurs when the number of the normal hydrogen peroxide-producing lactobacilli in the vagina decreases markedly. At the same time, anaerobic bacteria (bacteria that thrives in a low-oxygen environment) begins to flourish. Exactly why this shift in balance occurs is largely unknown - less because it's difficult to determine and more because the causes likely vary as much as the bacterial strains.
Regardless, this basic information makes it very clear that a definitive answer to the specific bacteria that causes the infection is impossible to arrive at - as far as bacteria are concerned, bacterial vaginosis is a team effort!
One frustrating reality about bacterial vaginosis is that - since it can be caused by a near-infinite mix of bacterial and chemical factors such as body Ph, it can be very difficult to treat. Many sufferers may respond well to one treatment that is ineffective with others. An even more common occurrence is the seemingly incurable case that dies down and flares up over and over, many times per year. It is not uncommon to go years without real infection, and then suffer severe symptoms (such as discharge or a foul odor) monthly or even more frequently for months, regardless of treatments attempted.
How can you avoid getting bacterial vaginosis? Ultimately, you can't. Not great news, I know, but there are some behaviors that seem to predispose folks to this infection:
- Smokers tend to get bacterial vaginosis more frequently and severely than nonsmokers.

- Women who eat a lot of fermented foods - cheese, alcohol, etc., have a greater chance for infection.
- Frequent sex or multiple sex partners can predispose you to bacterial vaginosis.
- Douche is a big no-no, as it strips you of your natural chemical state, creating a "blank slate" for new bacteria to take hold in.
While this article wasn't able to point the finger at the single bacterial strain responsible for BV outbreaks, hopefully it DID point you in the right direction regarding prevention and safety.

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Rachel Gipson is a health and healing enthusiast and writer living in the Northeast Kingdon of Vermont. If you found these tips helpful, but need a GUARANTEED solution for bacterial vaginosis => CLICK HERE!

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