Bacterial vaginosis tied to tripled STI risk, major study finds
Women with vaginosis are around three times as likely to also test positive for gonorrhea, chlamydia or other bacterial sexually transmitted infections, a new study says.
A recent study published in the journal O&G Open confirms that women with bacterial vaginosis (BV) are about three times more likely to also have sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, or Mycoplasma genitalium. The research, led by Dr. Damian Alagia, a senior medical director at Quest Diagnostics, analyzed data from over 1.5 million women who sought treatment for suspected vaginal conditions.
After adjusting for various factors, the study found that BV was linked to a 12% prevalence of STIs, compared to less than 4% in women without BV. Researchers emphasized the need for further investigation into this connection and stressed the importance of screening for STIs in patients being treated for BV.
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