Vaginitis vs Bacterial Vaginosis: What is the Difference?

Vaginitis is a medical term that describes various disorders that cause your vagina to become infected or inflamed. Bacterial vaginosis is related to a change in the bacterial flora of the vagina which allows overgrowth of Gardnerella bacteria.

Host Dr. Holly Thacker breaks down the differences between vaginitis and bacterial vaginosis, what their symptoms are, and the best treatments available.