Male-Partner Treatment to Prevent Recurrence of Bacterial Vaginosis in Women.
The addition of oral and topical antibiotic therapy for male partners decreased the recurrence rate of Bacterial Vaginosis in Women by 50%.
Stopping the cycle of Recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis in Women
A March 6 NEJM study looked at a significant development in the management of recurrent bacterial vaginosis (BV) in women.
Historically, BV has been notoriously difficult to treat long-term, with high rates of recurrence in women. This study showed that treating male partners as part of the treatment strategy can have a significant impact.
The study found that when male partners of women with recurrent BV were treated with a combination of two drugs, the recurrence rate of BV was halved. Treating both partners simultaneously could reduce the chance of reinfection and lead to better long-term outcomes for women.
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