Bacterial Vaginosis – Diagnosis and Management

Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements:

• Background
  • The definition of bacterial vaginosis (BV), contributing factors, prevalence, and complications.
• Diagnosis
  • How to assess a woman with suspected BV, including the examinations and investigations required.
• Management
  • How to manage BV in women who are pregnant and women who are not pregnant, including how to manage persistence and recurrence.
• Optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• An audit suggestion
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• When to suspect BV.
• How to diagnose BV.
• How to treat suspected or confirmed BV.
• How to manage persistent or recurrent BV.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered