Where Does BV Come From? What is the Cause of Bacterial Vaginosis?
Bacterial Vaginosis (also referred to as bacterial vaginitis, previously) is caused by an overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria and an organism called Gardnerella. Even though the vagina includes a small of amount of these particular bacteria and organisms normally, when the vaginal balance is disrupted by the overgrowth of either of these, then the “good bacteria” is unable to perform its normal duties adequately. It is normal for a woman to have a small, odorless (or mild odor) of vaginal discharge, as this is the normal process of the vagina’s cleansing process. Good bacteria help to disinfect the vagina, providing and maintaining a normal balance of vaginal microorganisms, which eliminates any potential cause of bacterial vaginosis.
E.coli, a normal inhabitant of the rectum, can also cause bv and abnormal vaginal discharge if it is spread to the vaginal area (i.e. by wiping from back to front when using the restroom). Other factors include but are not limited to the following:
- Hot weather (inducing sweat in the vaginal area)
- Poor hygiene/health
- IUD device usage
- Improper douching
The Least Talked About Cause of BV
Oftentimes, it’s forgotten that even though BV is caused by pH imbalances and such, there is a least talked about cause as to why this condition becomes such a nuisance – hormonal imbalance. So many factors can contribute to hormonal imbalance such as the foods we eat, what we inhale on a daily basis, allergies and even where we live. Stress can also cause hormonal imbalances, and if the stress is severe or prolonged enough, it can affect other parts of our body as well. If a woman has too much estrogen or progesterone, this can definitely impact the health of our vagina – after all, the two are intertwined and correlated. Birth control can play a significant part in the fluctuations of our female hormones, and although they’re designed synthetically to help, this is not always the case. If you’re concerned about whether or not you are in the 75% of women suffering from this condition, I recommend getting your copy of
“The Ultimate Natural Guide to Bacterial Vaginosis Relief”
How Do I Know if I Have BV?
You can pretty much conclude you have bacterial vaginosis (bacterial vaginitis) if you possess any of the following symptoms:
- Fishy vaginal odor
- Grayish colored vaginal discharge
- Excessive vaginal discharge with pungent odor
Are you the perfect host for the cause of Bacterial Vaginosis to thrive? The answers to your most pressing questions (and some you didn’t know you had) can be found on page 26 of s and can be read by downloading the eBook below:

