Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Treatment in Seoul, Korea

What is bacterial vaginosis?

Bacterial vaginosis is the most common form of vaginitis seen in gynecology. The vagina normally stays acidic thanks to lactobacilli. When these good bacteria drop, other bacteria take over and cause inflammation.

Common triggers

• Frequent intercourse (semen is alkaline and raises vaginal pH)
• Douching or washing deep inside the vagina
• Other changes that disturb the vaginal environment

BV is not caught from a partner like an STD, although sexual activity can make it more likely.

Symptoms

The key symptom is odor, often described as fishy. It may be stronger around ovulation, before or after your period, or after sex. Some women have odor only; others also notice yellow discharge.

Treatment at Dami

After a swab test confirms BV, your doctor prescribes antibiotics, usually for 3–7 days. Symptoms improve quickly, but BV has a high recurrence rate. If it keeps coming back, we check for other infections with a vaginitis and STD panel and review habits such as douching.

Why not ignore it?

Untreated vaginal infections can make other infections more likely and, in pregnancy, need closer attention. A short visit settles the question.