Bacterial vaginosis
Overview
Symptoms of bacterial vaginosis include white and watery vaginal discharge that often has a strong fishy smell.
To check if you have bacterial vaginosis, a doctor or nurse may look at your vagina and test a small sample of your vaginal discharge.
You're more likely to get bacterial vaginosis if you're sexually active, have an IUD or use perfumed products around your vagina.
Page last reviewed: 26/10/2022
Next review due: 27/10/2025