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Test for Bacterial Vaginosis with our Symptom Checker

  1. Before We Begin
  2. Your Symptoms
  3. Outcome

Before We Begin

This symptom checker will ask you a range of questions to help determine what intimate health condition you could be suffering with. If you are unsure about any of the answers or the possible diagnosis, please speak to your Pharmacist or visit your GP. 

If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or possibly going through the menopause, your body is going through changes and this may have contributed to your symptoms. This means you may not necessarily have BV or thrush and should speak to your Pharmacist or visit your GP.

Check Your Symptoms

Have your noticed your vagina smells fishy or unpleasant?

Do you have any unusual discharge?

Do you have any itching or burning around your vulva?

Have you had sex without a condom in the last few weeks?

Have you experienced pain when you wee or during sex?

Have you noticed vulval swelling or redness?

Have you had itchy thighs?

Are you, or could you be pregnant?

Are you over the age of 45?

It sounds like you could have BV

It sounds like you could have BV

It sounds like you could have BV

BV is a really common vaginal condition, so don’t worry, experts think that at least one in three women get it at some point. Common symptoms of BV include an unpleasant smell and excess discharge.

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is caused when pH levels in your vagina change. The vagina is naturally acidic but triggers such as menstruation, sex or scented products can disrupt this, leading to BV.

TREAT BV with Balance Activ. Clinically proven to treat the symptoms of BV and restore the natural pH balance of the vagina.

BV is a really common vaginal condition, so don’t worry, experts think that at least one in three women get it at some point. Common symptoms of BV include an unpleasant smell and excess discharge.

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is caused when pH levels in your vagina change. The vagina is naturally acidic but triggers such as menstruation, sex or scented products can disrupt this, leading to BV.

TREAT BV with Balance Activ. Clinically proven to treat the symptoms of BV and restore the natural pH balance of the vagina.

Menopause

The menopause is a natural part of ageing that usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age, as a woman's oestrogen levels decline. In the UK, the average age for a woman to reach the menopause is 51.

During and after going through the menopause, there is a drop in the level of lactobacillus (which produces lactic acid and helps to control the growth of other more harmful micro-organisms) in the vagina and the vaginal pH becomes less acidic, increasing the risk of infections. Vaginal dryness is another common symptom of the menopause and can result in feeling sore and itchy in and around your vagina.

BV is a really common vaginal condition, so don’t worry, experts think that at least one in three women get it at some point. Common symptoms of BV include an unpleasant smell and excess discharge.

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is caused when pH levels in your vagina change. The vagina is naturally acidic but triggers such as menstruation, sex or scented products can disrupt this, leading to BV.

TREAT BV with Balance Activ. Clinically proven to treat the symptoms of BV and restore the natural pH balance of the vagina.

If you are (or may be) pregnant

Balance Activ can be used to treat BV during pregnancy.

However, if you think you have BV (and are pregnant) we advise you to seek advice from your GP or local pharmacist.

It sounds like you could have thrush

It sounds like you could have thrush

It sounds like you could have thrush

Thrush is a vaginal yeast infection, a type of vaginitis – an inflammation of your vagina.

Both fungus and bacteria naturally live in your vagina, but when the fungus Candida albicans increases, it can cause thrush.

The common symptom of Thrush tends to be a thick, white, cottage cheese like discharge. No odour change is associated with Thrush.

Consult your local pharmacist or visit your GP for more advice on treating these symptoms.

Thrush is a vaginal yeast infection, a type of vaginitis – an inflammation of your vagina.

Both fungus and bacteria naturally live in your vagina, but when the fungus Candida albicans increases, it can cause thrush.

The common symptom of Thrush tends to be a thick, white, cottage cheese like discharge. No odour change is associated with Thrush.

Consult your local pharmacist or visit your GP for more advice on treating these symptoms.

Menopause

The menopause is a natural part of ageing that usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age, as a woman's oestrogen levels decline. In the UK, the average age for a woman to reach the menopause is 51.

During and after going through the menopause, there is a drop in the level of lactobacillus (which produces lactic acid and helps to control the growth of other more harmful micro-organisms) in the vagina and the vaginal pH becomes less acidic, increasing the risk of infections. Vaginal dryness is another common symptom of the menopause and can result in feeling sore and itchy in and around your vagina.

Thrush is a vaginal yeast infection, a type of vaginitis – an inflammation of your vagina.

Both fungus and bacteria naturally live in your vagina, but when the fungus Candida albicans increases, it can cause thrush.

The common symptom of Thrush tends to be a thick, white, cottage cheese like discharge. No odour change is associated with Thrush.

Consult your local pharmacist or visit your GP for more advice on treating these symptoms.

It’s time to get tested to find out what the problem is and fix it!

It’s good idea to go to your GP, GUM clinic or sexual health clinic where they can test to find out exactly what the problem is.

Sometimes a symptom can mean more than one thing and we want to make sure you get the right treatment, and get back to normal as quickly as possible. Click here to find out about sexual health clinics in your area. It’s also important to make sure your cervical smear tests are up to date.

It’s time to get tested to find out what the problem is and fix it! It might trich

It’s time to get tested to find out what the problem is and fix it! It might trich

It’s time to get tested to find out what the problem is and fix it! It might trich

It’s good idea to go to your GP, GUM clinic or sexual health clinic where they can test to find out exactly what the problem is.

Sometimes a symptom can mean more than one thing and we want to make sure you get the right treatment, and get back to normal as quickly as possible. Click here to find out about sexual health clinics in your area. It’s also important to make sure your cervical smear tests are up to date.

It’s good idea to go to your GP, GUM clinic or sexual health clinic where they can test to find out exactly what the problem is.

Sometimes a symptom can mean more than one thing and we want to make sure you get the right treatment, and get back to normal as quickly as possible. Click here to find out about sexual health clinics in your area. It’s also important to make sure your cervical smear tests are up to date.

Menopause

The menopause is a natural part of ageing that usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age, as a woman's oestrogen levels decline. In the UK, the average age for a woman to reach the menopause is 51.

During and after going through the menopause, there is a drop in the level of lactobacillus (which produces lactic acid and helps to control the growth of other more harmful micro-organisms) in the vagina and the vaginal pH becomes less acidic, increasing the risk of infections. Vaginal dryness is another common symptom of the menopause and can result in feeling sore and itchy in and around your vagina.

It’s good idea to go to your GP, GUM clinic or sexual health clinic where they can test to find out exactly what the problem is.

Sometimes a symptom can mean more than one thing and we want to make sure you get the right treatment, and get back to normal as quickly as possible. Click here to find out about sexual health clinics in your area. It’s also important to make sure your cervical smear tests are up to date.

New Intimate Soothing Cream could help

New Menopause Moisturiser Gel Could Help

New Intimate Soothing Cream could help

New Intimate Soothing Cream could help if you have occasional irritation in the vulva area of your vagina. The cream moisturises and soothes as well as reducing inflamation due to lifestyle irritants such as tight underwear, shower gels, perfumed products, bikini wax etc but if the symptoms change or worsen it could be BV or thrush and you should seek help or an appropriate treatment. If in doubt you should visit your GP or GUM clinic.

Suffering from the menopause can cause lots of different intimate health conditions. Vaginal or intimate dryness is one of the most common. It is estimated that 57% of post menopausal and 15% of pre/peri menopausal women suffer with intimate dryness. 

Our NEW Balance Activ Moisturising Gel, along with our current Pessary, have both been formulated to provide fast-acting, soothing relief from vaginal dryness and discomfort. Both are free from parabens and hormones. The gel contains a patented mix of 2 Hyaluronic acids which helps provide longer-lasting relief. It’s a very light formulation designed to make you feel “natural” and comfortable again.

Our menopause products are specifically formulated to accommodate all stages of the menopause. This is important as typically the pH of the vagina increases from pre to post menopause.

If in doubt you should visit your GP or GUM clinic.

New Intimate Soothing Cream could help if you have occasional irritation in the vulva area of your vagina. The cream moisturises and soothes as well as reducing inflamation due to lifestyle irritants such as tight underwear, shower gels, perfumed products, bikini wax etc but if the symptoms change or worsen it could be BV or thrush and you should seek help or an appropriate treatment. If in doubt you should visit your GP or GUM clinic.