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Bacterial vaginosis

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We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.

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To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:

On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.

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Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) may increase risk of late miscarriage, preterm birth, premature rupture of membranes and post partum endometritis.
There is no evidence to support screening asymptomatic women, including asymptomatic pregnant women, for BV.
Symptomatic pregnant women should be treated in the usual way apart from avoiding high doses regimens of metronidazole (metronidazole 400mg oral twice daily 5-7 days). No teratogenic or mutagenic effects in infants have been found with metronidazole.
Women with asymptomatic BV in pregnancy should be discussed with the woman's obstetrician as the evidence regarding the treatment of BV to prevent adverse outcomes in pregnancy is conflicting.

Last reviewed: 31/01/2024

Next review date: 31/01/2026

Author(s): West of Scotland Managed Clinical Network in Sexual Health Clinical Guidelines Group .

Version: 6.1

Approved By: West of Scotland Managed Clinical Network in Sexual Health