 [ Symptoms ] 3 questions does pheromone sprays work does ionpower bracelets work does penis enlargement pillsexercises work [ Disease ] bacterial vaginosis is a mild infection of the vagina caused by bacteria normally there are a lot of good bacteria and some bad bacteria in the vagina the good types help control the growth of the bad types in women with bacterial vaginosis the balance is upset there are not enough good bacteria and too many bad bacteria bacterial vaginosis is usually a mild problem that may go away on its own in a few days but it can lead to more serious problems so it is a good idea to see your doctor and get treatment 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