many women (about 85% of those affected) with bacterial vaginosis actually have no symptoms. when symptoms do occur vaginal discharge and odor are the predominant symptoms. usually there are no other symptoms. the amount of vaginal discharge that is considered normal varies from woman to woman. therefore any degree of vaginal discharge that is abnormal for a particular woman should be evaluated. some women may experience an unpleasant fishy odor with vaginal discharge. the discharge is usually thin and grayish white. the discharge is often more noticeable after sexual intercourse.
what are the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis?