What is the difference between bacterial vaginosis and yeast infection
Both yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis are vaginal infections that cause more discharge. Here’s how to distinguish between them:
- Discharge: A “fishy”-smelling discharge is the defining feature of BV. Although the discharge from yeast infections rarely smells strongly, it sometimes resembles cottage cheese.
- Vaginal itchiness: BV typically doesn’t cause vaginal itchiness or irritation. While yeast infections do.
- Over-the-counter treatments: OTC drugs can be used to treat yeast infections. To obtain antibiotics for BV, you must visit a doctor.