EPISODE · Aug 4, 2025 · 14 MIN
Treating Two: Partnering Up Against Bacterial Vaginosis Recurrence - Frankly Speaking Ep 444
from Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine · host Pri-Med
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-444 Overview: An estimated 30% of women worldwide are affected by bacterial vaginosis (BV), and although treatment is typically successful, recurrence rates remain high. Traditional strategies, such as treating male partners, have not significantly reduced recurrence. In this episode, we discuss a recent study that used a new approach to partner treatment and review its potential to reduce BV recurrence. Episode resource links: Vodstrcil LA, Plummer EL, Fairley CK, et al. Male-partner treatment to prevent bacterial vaginosis. The New England Journal of Medicine. 2025; 392 (10): 947-957. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2405404. DynaMed: https://www-dynamed-com.umassmed.idm.oclc.org/condition/bacterial-vaginosis-bv#GUID-E1A22CF7-D0AC-4247-B1F8-54D1CD26FC1A Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
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Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-444 Overview: An estimated 30% of women worldwide are affected by bacterial vaginosis (BV), and although treatment is typically successful, recurrence rates remain high. Traditional strategies, such as treating male partners, have not significantly reduced recurrence. In this episode, we discuss a recent study that used a new approach to partner treatment and review its potential to reduce BV recurrence. Episode resource links: Vodstrcil LA, Plummer EL, Fairley CK, et al. Male-partner treatment to prevent bacterial vaginosis. The New England Journal of Medicine. 2025; 392 (10): 947-957. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2405404. DynaMed: https://www-dynamed-com.umassmed.idm.oclc.org/condition/bacterial-vaginosis-bv#GUID-E1A22CF7-D0AC-4247-B1F8-54D1CD26FC1A Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
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