BV is the most common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge in women of childbearing age.
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On average, 3 in 4 women will have at least one vaginal thrush in their lifetime. 1 in 2 will experience at least one recurrence.
Although women are more often affected by yeast infection, men are also at risk when having unprotected sex with a woman with thrush.
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Thrush Trivia Quiz
Take our vaginal thrush quiz and find out what’s fact and what’s myth. Test your knowledge and share your results if you wish!
What is thrush?
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All you need to know about thrush and pregnancy
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Causes and symptoms of thrush in men
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What is Bacterial vaginosis
Learn what is BV and what bacterial vaginosis symptoms are. You can find out who is more prone to getting this infection and what the differences between thrush and BV are. In this article you can also find advice on how to treat BV and how to stop BV from recurring.
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