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Bacterial vaginosis (BSL)

Bacterial vaginosis is not a sexually transmitted infection.

It’s an imbalance of the usual bacteria found in the vagina, and can cause an abnormal vaginal discharge which can smell fishy and unpleasant.

 

Contact us in BSL

Our health information team can help you with any questions about sexual and reproductive issues. You can speak to them using BSL through the Contact Scotland BSL service.

Find out how to use the Contact Scotland BSL service

Last updated:
06 April 2023

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