about half of women with bacterial vaginosis have no telltale symptoms. 2 bacterial vaginosis does not typically cause itching. but it does cause: an excessive grayish white vaginal discharge unlike normal vaginal discharge (1 in 3 women with bacterial vaginosis describe the discharge as yellow). 3 a bothersome "fishy" odor which is usually worse after sex (intercourse). other conditions with similar symptoms include some sexually transmitted diseases (especially trichomoniasis ) urinary tract infection and vaginal yeast infection. webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2011 healthwise incorporated. healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated.
what are the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis?