How will I know if I have bacterial vaginosis (BV)?

BV typically causes a watery, grey-white vaginal discharge that has an unpleasant (fishy) smell. Many women with BV mistakenly think they have a yeast infection and use treatments for yeast infection, which will not help with BV.
Yeast infections are fungal infections that also cause a white vaginal discharge that is not malodorous; yeast infections also usually cause itching. Ask your pharmacist for advice on which treatments are most suitable for you. If you have a yellow, green, or brownish discharge, vaginal bleeding, or pain, you should speak to your doctor or visit a gynecologist. If you are pregnant, speak to your doctor or gynecologist.