BV treatment online
Can BV Be Treated Online?
Bacterial vaginosis may be treated online when symptoms fit uncomplicated BV and a licensed clinician finds treatment appropriate.
Bidwell Health quick facts
- Visit fee: $45 online visit.
- Insurance: no insurance billing; medication cost is paid separately at the pharmacy.
- Visit format: online intake reviewed by a licensed clinician; no scheduled video visit required for supported services.
- Eligibility: adults 18 and older physically located in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Virginia, or Washington.
- Safety: not for emergencies; prescriptions are never guaranteed and are sent only when clinically appropriate.
- Common BV symptoms include fishy odor and thin gray or white discharge.
- Online treatment is not right for every vaginal symptom.
- Pregnancy, pelvic pain, fever, STI exposure, and unusual bleeding need more careful evaluation.
- Medication is sent to the patient’s chosen pharmacy when appropriate.
Why BV can sometimes be handled online
BV is often diagnosed clinically based on symptom pattern and history. An online visit can collect the details needed to decide whether empiric treatment is reasonable.
Why screening matters
BV, yeast infection, UTI, and STIs can overlap. Screening helps avoid treating the wrong condition or missing symptoms that need in-person testing.
Clinical sources
Can a male partner use the online BV visit?
Yes. Bidwell also evaluates eligible adult male partners of someone with clinician-diagnosed BV. The male partner completes a separate $45 visit for treatment intended to help reduce recurrence, even if he has no symptoms. This is different from assessing a patient with vaginal symptoms.
Male partner treatment: eligibility, regimen and safety precautions. Adults must be physically in a supported state; medication is separate and prescriptions depend on clinician review.