Brief Answer:
No it is not a serious condition.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
Presence of coccobacilli in Pap smear are suggestive of bacterial vaginosis.( correlate with symptoms like vaginal discharge, odour etc.)
Usually bacterial vaginosis resolve without treatment.( that is the reason your doctor did not suggest any medication)
Because normal vaginal flora replace the pathogenic flora with time.
But in some cases bacterial vaginosis required treatment with antibiotic.
Hope I have answered your query if you have further questions I will be happy to help you.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa

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Brief Answer:
Your answer are as below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Nice to listen from you.
Bacterial vaginosis usually occurs due to imbalance in vaginal flora and when anaerobic bacteria increased.
Exact cause is not known.
If you are not having any symptoms then antibiotic treatment can only be taken with your doctor advice.
Most commonly use antibiotic like metronidazole and clindamycin.
Yes! there are some preventive measures-
- Maintain vaginal hygiene.
- avoid douching
- wear cotton underwear, never too tight.
- use safe sex
- eat healthy and balanced diet
- eat yogurt and tea tree oil with warm water

Hope this will help you.
Feel free to discuss more, I feel happy to help you.
If you want to close the discussion then please accept my answer and wire a review.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa

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