Impact of (recurrent) bacterial vaginosis on quality of life and the need for accessible alternative treatments.

Background: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is one of the most common vaginal dysbiosis in women aged 15-44 years old.

Methods: We administered a cross-sectional, single timepoint survey to women ages 18 years or older and who have had bacterial vaginosis (BV). Women completed an anonymous online survey evaluating the impact of BV on their quality of life, how effective different types of treatments were and the amount of self-diagnosed vs.