Can men get bacterial vaginosis (BV), and can it be transmitted in Europe?

Bacterial vaginosis explained: vaginal microbiome imbalance, Gardnerella vaginalis, male partners, transmission risk, and treatment criteria.

In this episode, we clarify whether men can develop BV and how doctors assess partner-related concerns under EU medical guidance.

You’ll learn:

• What BV is (an imbalance of vaginal bacteria, not a classic STI)

• Why BV occurs only in people with a vagina

• How male partners may carry associated bacteria without symptoms

• The difference between BV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

• When male symptoms suggest urethritis rather than BV

• When STI testing is appropriate

• Situations where partner treatment may or may not be recommended