Bacterial vaginosis

Nature Reviews Disease Primers, Published online: 19 June 2025; doi:10.1038/s41572-025-00626-1
Bacterial vaginosis is a vaginal microbiome disorder that is associated with serious obstetric and gynaecologic complications and negative effects on quality of life. In this Primer, Bradshaw et al. review the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of bacterial vaginosis, discuss its effects on quality of life and highlight areas for research.