phillyflyers
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A 2025 study found that bacterial vaginosis (BV)—which affects nearly one-third of women worldwide—is a sexually transmitted infection (STI), making the "1 in 3" statistic accurate when including BV. While other common, reportable STDs (like chlamydia) are less prevalent, overall STI rates are high, with 1 in 5 Americans having an infection.
Key Details on STIs and Women's Health:
Key Details on STIs and Women's Health:
- Bacterial Vaginosis (BV): Previously often considered a simple imbalance, research published in the New England Journal of Medicine now identifies BV as a sexually transmitted infection affecting nearly 33% of women.
- 1 in 5 Stat: According to 3 the CDC, 1 in 5 people in the US (men and women) had a prevalent STI on any given day in 2018.
- Highest Risk Groups: Studies show up to 1 in 4 sexually active teenage girls and young women have a common STI like HPV or chlamydia.
- Impact on Women: Women often face more serious long-term health consequences from STIs than men, including infertility, premature births, and chronic pelvic pain.


