Awkward Corner: Bacterial vaginosis

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Awkward Corner: Bacterial vaginosis

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Darshana Kanjee, a pharmacist at Life Pharmacy Dunedin, addresses bacterial vaginosis which can cause great discomfort and embarrassment for women

The Problem, Changes to the vaginal environment such as menstruation, recent use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, reduced oestrogen (post menopause), use of an IUD (