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Bacterial Vaginosis (BV, aka Gardnerella)
Testing and treatment near you (Manhattan, NYC)
Accurate and Confidential

Covered by insurance

All patients seen by an experienced STD doctor

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Convenient Midtown
Manhattan location

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WHO SHOULD GET TESTED FOR BV?

Only a person with a vagina can be tested for BV (Bacterial vaginosis).



Screening or routine test for bacterial vaginosis

Not necessary


Females:

  • With symptoms of vaginal discharge, fishy odor or burning sensation (particularly after sexual encounter)
  • Pregnant women who are experiencing symptoms of vaginal discharge, odor or burning sensation

HOW ACCURATE ARE THE BV TESTS?

  • Female vaginal swab: 95%

  • Vaginal pH test: 73%

BV TEST TYPES

Two types of BV tests are available: vaginal swab and pH test.

BV TEST PREPARATION

For accurate testing:


  • Vaginal swab: Avoid having sex, using tampons, practicing douching and using vaginal creams for 24 hours prior to testing.

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INSURANCES WE ACCEPT

  • 1199 SEIU
  • AETNA
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • Empire
  • Emblem
  • First Health
  • GHI
  • GEHA
  • Multiplan
  • Oxford
  • PHCS
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare

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