Bacterial Vaginosis has had several other names such as non-specific vaginitis, hemophilus vaginitis, and Gardnerella. The discharge associated with this type of vaginitis varies widely, but is often associated with a strong odor. The discharge may be white, gray, yellow, or green, thick or watery. It may or may not be associated with vaginal itching or irritation, pain on urination or painful intercourse. Treatments range from taking antibiotics to using medicated douches or creams.
Bacterial vaginitis is probably a result of an imbalance of normal bacterial growth.
Treatment for infected partners is seldom recommended. Trichomoniasis is a vaginal infection which may be associated with frothy, thin yellow or white discharge. It may be associated with itching, pain and frequency of urination or be completely without symptoms. Males usually do not have symptoms, although they can carry the organism. It is therefore, necessary to treat both partners.