July 25, 2026 · O&G open · DOI: 10.1097/og9.0000000000000185

Vaginitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections Coinfections

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The authors aimed to evaluate the prevalence and risk of concurrent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among women with bacterial vaginosis (BV) or vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC). Their findings indicate that BV is significantly associated with an increased risk of various STIs, while VVC does not show the same association, suggesting the need for comprehensive STI testing in women diagnosed with BV to improve clinical management and reduce reproductive health complications.

Elizabeth M Marlowe, Zhen Chen, Ky Van, Kyle Bukowski, Susan E Realegeno, Meghan W Starolis, Lance A Bare, Ashley Nenninger, Damian P Alagia

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