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Step 1
Determine if you have any signs and symptons of Bacterial Vaginosis. Many women with BV have a bad smelling "fishy" odor, a thin, gray or white discharge and itching, burning and pain in the vaginal area.
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Step 2
Call your gynecologist and schedule an appointment immediately if you have any of the symptoms mentioned in Step 1. Only your doctor can verify whether or not you actually have Bacterial Vaginosis.
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Step 3
Go to your doctor's appointment. You doctor will ask you to describe your symptons, give you a pelvic examination and take a sample of your discharge to send to the laboratory for testing. If you have Bacterial Vaginosis, there will be "Clue Cells" in your discharge and your vaginal pH level will be greater that a 4.5.
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Step 4
Wait for the results to come in from the laboratory. You may or may not receive your test results the same day as your doctor's visit. Some doctor's have labs and equipment at their facility and others have to send samples off to another location. It may take anywhere from 3 to 5 days to receive your results.
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Step 5
Confirm with your doctor that you have Bacterial Vaginosis. You doctor will inform you of the status of your lab work and prescribe antibiotics if you have BV. More than likely your doctor will prescribe you Metronidazole (pills) or Metrogel (gel ointment).
