A recent study suggests that bacterial vaginosis (BV), a common vaginal infection, is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and treating a male partner can help reduce recurrence. This finding challenges the long-held assumption that BV is solely a women’s issue, emphasizing the need to consider both partners in treatment plans.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/03/06/bacterial-vaginosis-sexually-transmitted-treatment