[YEA]  05/08/2007: Melissa from Woodstock, IL writes: "i too thought i was having reoccuring yeast infections. till i got to the third day of yeast treatment and had no change . looked up yeast inf cures and found this site and realized i was wron it was my bv. i was excited to hear that i'm not the only one. i tried the folic acid. 3 @ 400 mic) and within 30 min the burning and itching was gone... thank god!!! i have a pap secduled hopefuly the bv will be gone . i plan to take 1 folic acid pill a day from now on... thanks ladies. ill let you know what the dr says."

FOLIC ACID AND ACIDOPHILUS

[YEA]  03/02/2010: Noel from Deland, Fl writes: "folic acid and acidophilus cured my bv!!! so i am sooo excited to write this...i have been very depressed for the last 7-8 months because i tried every single remedy out there. i tried boric acid, yougurt, h202, and then some, not all at once of course...and then i tried this again, this is what got rid of my bv the first time i had it, but i totally forgot, and now i just hope this helps for someone else. ok this is what i did....i started inserting vaginally 1 acidophilus capsule(they dissolve easily) everynight for one week straight, and taking 3 400mg folic acid and 1 acidophilus capsule pill after lunch, and again the same amount after dinner. the key to this working for me was taking it twice a day, and doing this for a month without missing a day, but i did once or twice but immediatly got back on track and u will notice on the 3rd week the smell going away, and im on week 5 and i have normal not smelly discharge, lol..never thought i would be so happy to see normal discharge. i wanted to stop taking them after week 1 because i thought it wouldnt work, but dont give up ladies...it will go away, u just have to fight it! i will keep doing this for another month, and then try lowering the dosage to once a day. good luck, and i hope this helps someone."

05/24/2010: London from Sandusky, Ohio replies: "Folic Acid with Acidophilus does work for BV, and Ive been doing it for years, but I think my body has gotten used to it, and so its not as effective. Also, this winter, having been suffering with chronic UTIs, I was on about 4 rounds of antibiotics PLUS I took 2 antibiotic injections at the health office. OMG!! My problems all started then. Ive been so ill, Im determined to never EVER use antibiotics, especially if they try to pressure you in the Emergency room, or Health dep, (went in for an STD panel, and I didnt even have an STD and they shot me up anyway) Dont do it. It suppresses your immunes system and they dont work anyway. I got rid of my UTI with coconut oil and olive leaf extract aswell as turmeric. Ive been so weak and sickly since then.

Anyway, Ive had a horrible vaginal infection for the last 3 months. Would not go away. What helped me was adding supplements such as a super B complex (very, very important. Those B vitamins are incredible, do some research on how important they are) and selenium, vitamin A 50mg, vitamin b6 50 mg(will make you nausous, take with food) zinc and magnesium, 100 mg each. I read on here that women with chronic yeast infections and BV, are many times deficient in selinium, b6, A, and vitamin D (which you can get by getting sunlight) Its been a long winter for me here in Ohio. Vitamin e, ALOT. 4 caps daily(2 in the morn, 2 at night) 1 tbsp of coconut oil melted in green tea once a day. Tons of acidophylus, get a super probiotic, with more than one strain of the good bacteria. I take chewable acidophylus aswell. and oregano oil, 1 cap every two hours, 2 hours away from acidophilus caps, (will kill the good bacteria) remember to take your acidophilus before you go to bed at night, and not with the oregano oil, (very imporatant, to replace good bacteria)I started making my own yogurt, to save money, and I drink it and eat it like its goin out of style. I also do elderberry extract, and I douch with hydrogen peroxide 50/50 when I get real "fishy down there) helps...

Im gettin better, but its a long road, be patient."

[YEA]  07/12/2010: Laura from New Britain, Connecticut replies: "Firstly I just want to thank all the ladies who have contributed to this site - what an absolute God send! ! I have been suffering from BV since I was 17 (I am now 27) and have spent the last decade to-ing and fro-ing to my doctors. . . Only to be given antibiotics but for it to come back literally weeks later. I got to the point where I just accepted that I would have BV forever. I was never able to relax with boyfriends or even sometimes at work after a long day I swear I could smell it - even sometimes at the cinema - usually when I was sat down for prolonged periods of time! ! THe constant (and heavy) discharge literally meant I was spending $$$ on panty liners and new knickers - even sometimes having to change my underwear 2x a day it was that bad. So coming across this site and other internet websites I was willing to try ANYTHING. OK so to cut a long story short I have been taking

AM
1x multivitamin
1x (3 billion) Acidophlius capsule (orally)

PM
1x (3 billion) Acidophilus capsule (orally)
1x 800mg Folic Acid
1x Acidopophilus (vaginally - before bed)

Literally after just 48 hours - no discharge, no smell! This was 7 weeks ago and stil NOTHING! ! Hoorah, ladies I would recommend this to anyone who is at their wits end. After 10 years of BV, I feel like I am now finally cured!"

[YEA]  12/02/2009: Rhonda from San Francisco, Ca writes: "Im a 44 year old that has suffered from BV for almost 12 years. I always thought it was a yeast infection until I saw pictures of BV. Oh My God! I just got another bout of BV last week and was at my witts end. I have a new boyfriend and I have been evading sex, which I never did before. The smell was too much to bear. I did not want to call my doctor for another prescription so I hopped online and started looking for another type of cure. I came across this website and it has literally saved my life. I was just about to jump off the Golden Gate Bridge. I tried the probiotic (acidopholus) and folic acid combination. Actually, I only had the probiotic (5 billion) at first and immediately shoved 2 of them up my "youhoo" that night and took 3 orally. The next day I purchased the folic acid and took 16mcg in the morning and 16mcg at night along with 3 probiotics (5 billion each) and shoved another one up my "youhoo" that night. By the first day it was gone with only inserting the probiotic. The second day with the probiotic and folic acid was a miracle. I never even did the H202 and H20 douche. I tend to be wary of those and knew it might make my situation worse. That is just me knowing my body. This site is dead on when saying you have to find the combination that is right for your body and most of us know our bodies. BV ruled my sex life for years. I think this is a regimin that has to be done for life. I dont think we can stop this. Its preventative medicine and BV will most likely never go away for those of us that suffer as we do. Im not going to stop this combination until it no longer works. That is the key......dont stop once you find the right combination. I also tried the ACV for my dermatitis and that was gone in 3 days. Im truly amazed that simple things like this, that have been available for ALL OF US, has just now been talked about. The medical community (whom I work for) does not want to loose money on patient visits so of course you will never hear about this from a doctor......NO, they would loose business. That is a shame. I just heard doctors at work talking about putting ACV on your face to cure things and they all agreed that is was a good thing, but they would never recommend it to their patients. WHY? They would loose money, that is the bottom line. Thank you for this site and thank you to all the posters who shared their stories about BV. Research certainly will never be done to help women with this problem, no none cares. Its up to us to find the cure, and I think someone has. If it has to do with men and their libido, then the money is there....otherwise forget it. THANK YOU!!!"

12/05/2009: Rhonda from San Francisco, Ca replies: "So I posted here earlier in the week after suffering from BV for about 12 years or so and finally found this site and started probiotics and folic acid with total and complete vanishment of my BV in about 2 days. No nasty smell, no discharge....simple as pie. Im so pissed off that something this simple (maybe not a cure by far, but relief) is common knowledge and we have ALL been suffering for YEARS!!! Certainly health care professionals know about this stuff. Im glad to report that after 6 days of taking folic acid (2 800mcg in the am, and 1 800mcg in the pm) and probiotics (4 5million in the am and 2 5million in the pm, with one inserted in my "youhoo" if I feel its needed). Its a Miracle is all I can say. I dont care if its not a cure, its not, its RELIEF!!!! Finally, relief, and I dont care how long it lasts, hopefully forever, but probably not. Its relief for now. There must be something we can all do to find out what causes this (besides sex). Why doesn't every woman on earth have it and why just some of us? Let me know if anyone is interested in forming some kind of research group or something. I mean, pull our health histories together and find a link. Im open to discussion. Thanks girls. We have to stick together on this issue because no one else is going to help us."

12/26/2009: Bvvictim from Atlanta, Georgia replies: "Thank you for your post Rhonda. I've been suffering from BV for so many years, even before I was sexually active. There must be a way to ensure that a woman's PH balance is maintained, and I too would like to see some serious clinical trials and research into a cure for BV. Medical professionals just seem to stick to cookie cutter solutions, and I'm tired of it. It affects almost everything I do. This site is the biggest help I have found."

12/27/2009: Rhonda from Sf, Ca replies: "Hi bv-victim.......I wanted to follow-up on your reply, and thank you very much for reading my post. I have been researching endlessly on this thing and I found out yesterday that taking a vitamin D3 supplement may also be helpful. Im going to try this tomorrow after visiting my local natural health store. There seems to be a link between lack of sunlight (which creates low D3 levels) and BV. Its worth a try and there are a few comments on this site about its effectiveness. I will give feedback on what happens. I dont think the effects are as immediate as the douch/folic acid/acidopholus.....we shall see. I may also try a liquid acidopholus douche, as the peroxide and H20 are irritating to me and seem to make it worse, as I suspected it would but it was worth a try when the itching came back one day. It seems Im constantly taking more and more of everything to keep it at bay. This is also crazy. I plan to eliminate refined sugar from my diet and have stopped caffeine for about 2 months now and can feel a positive difference. I do think its liked to diet somehow and sugar especially. Im a self proclaimed sugar-a-holic. Im taking baby steps here and trying a little of everything until I get the right regimen for my body. Wow, this is quite a journey ladies!!!!! Thanks!"

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  12/01/2009: Sheree from Stockton, California writes: "Ok, seriously I want to cry right now. I came across this sight after searching so many places for a cure to BV. I have been suffering from it off and on for so many years I lost count. Not only is it embarrassing but it makes you feel like less of a woman. The odor is like bad eggs or rotten milk...and the itching before your period is almost unbearable. I would scrub and scrub myself in the shower and immediately after I would notice that I still smelled. Even worse, the discharge would get on my panties and it would be so noticeable that I would be scared to stand up and walk past people. Or I would leak through thin skirts...disgusting. I was on this site for 5 hours last night just reading people's testimonials and wondering if it was really too good to be true or if anyone was a paid sponser for acidophilus or folic acid pills, lol. Nonetheless, I trusted what I was reading. I have been off my period for about 3 days now...the itching is gone but the odor was here this morning like every day. I went to the store and bought some acidophilus pills (500 million live cultures? I think...) and Folic acid @ 400 mcg. I also bought some Splenda (they say sugar and caffeine increase BV risk), some plain yogurt and water. I took one acidophilus when I got one and one Folic acid pill...this was about 2 hours ago. I felt a little nauseous as I was cooking but it was very faint. So I come back to this site because now I am hooked, after we ate dinner. While I am sitting reading, I decide to take a whiff...nothing. I AM NOT KIDDING. I smelled for like 5 minutes...went in the bathroom and actually used my finger (I know, gross!) But it worked. Swear to God, less than 2 hours ago I squatted to talk to my daughter and smelled awful although the rest of me is clean...it's like you're insides are rotten or something. I cannot believe it. I am a real person and this site has saved my life...I feel like everyone in the world who is too embarrased to talk to their friends about it needs this site...it feels like a family. I will update more when I get about a week away from my period, which is when the itching/odor/irritation is at it's height, and let you know how it is. I will be taking 1 acdp. pill and maybe 2 Folic a day (400 mcg), along with the yougurt and limiting my sugar intake. If it worked this well already, I think I might be BV free in 30 days....thank you so much!!!!!"

12/02/2009: Carmen from Nova Scotia, Canada replies: "hi. I am thrilled that things are improving for you but I was alarmed when I read about the splenda. Please read the information provided by EARTH CLINIC. I am certain it won't take long for the box to find it's way to the trash can, scary stuff!!!

p.s. Honey is a yummy alternative. Take Care"

EC: Warning posts about artificial sweeteners here: http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/aspartame.html

12/02/2009: Dj from Pdx, Or replies: "Sheree,

Be careful with the sugar substitutes. I feel they are worse for a person than organic sugar in large doses. Perhaps you can try honey for a substitute. I am glad you have found some relief."

12/02/2009: Sheree from Stockton, California replies: "Thanks for the feedback on Splenda! I was just kinda scared to quit sugar cold turkey for fear of a relapse...I wanted something in it's place. But I will try the honey...oh yea, and day 2 odor free!! Still slight itch though :-("

[BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS]  11/28/2009: Angie from Houston, Tx writes: "I been suffering from bv for 5 months now and after taking the medication dit never went away so I started taking the folic and acidophilus n its betta but I haven't had my period for 3 months....I'm worried...does bv stop your period? Please send me your feedback. Thank you."

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  10/21/2009: Unexpectedimbalance from Bronx, Ny writes: "Ok so I am SO happy to have come across this website. I originally noticed the discharge a few months after being on birth control. It must have been the sperm environment messing with mine that cause the imbalance. At first I didn't think much of it, but after a while I started noticing the scent. I went to the GYN and she asked if it was a fishy smell, and I told her no.. it was actually a sweet smell.. Vanilla-ish even. Anywho, she took a sample and checked it out and confirmed it was BV. I was given the prescription for the gel and it worked for like 2 days after I came off it. Back I went and I got the antibiotics.. it helped for like a week or two. Then I started doing my research and used acidophilus pills. I took one in the morning, one at night, and inserted two capsules at night as well. I varied, sometimes taking 2 at night, etc.

Nonetheless, I was happy to notice that I was smelling like my ol' self again. Being happy with the result I had sex with my boyfriend again and it started once more. I was so irritated from that day forth that I figured I may have gotten a yeast infection as well. I bought a different brand of acidophilus and for about a month definitely didn't notice it getting better. That's when I read about the stronger pro-biotic capsules and Folic acid.. Instead of the other acidophilus with only millions of good bacteria, this one has 14 billion good bacteria and different strands as opposed to just one.

I just bought some today and will be taking 2 of the pro-biotic capsules a day, as well as one 800mg Folic acid during the night (or should I take 2?). Also, I will insert one of the pro-biotic capsules at night. Curious on whether the folic acid should be inserted as well??

I will keep you all posted on my progress! I hope this helps, this is a very horrible situation. I've gone through depression, being really self-concious, and also making me shy away from sex. My bf loves me and doesn't care but I CARE! He's away for Grad school right now, which will give sex a break and give me time to heal. Supposedly BV can't be transmitted to a male? Anyone have info on this? If so, should they be taking the folic acid, etc?

We're going to get through this ladies!! By helping each other out!

xoxo"

10/22/2009: Dianna from Citrus Heights, Ca replies: "Is it possible that you were reinfected by your partner? You said you were ok, had sex and then it came back...sounds like he might have the bacterial infection as well."

[SIDE EFFECTS]  09/06/2009: Angie from Houston, Tx writes: "I have been trying acidophilis 10 billion 1pill. Folic acid 400mcg 2pill in da morning along with yogurt....later when I take my shower I douch with water n 1 capsule of acidophilis insted of peroxide it didn't work for the smell so I stopped using it . After the douch I immediatelly open a capsule of acidophilis and with my finger try and get as much as I can inside my vagina.....I used to insert acidophillis I billion pill n it was yellow...I felt that everytime I used dat one in my vagina it just made the smell worst so I'm trying the capsule....I also take 1 folic acid 400mcg and one more acidophillis 10 billion with yogurt.... I do da exact same thing before bed..at fist I didn't have any discharge but since I switched from acidophillis pill to capsule I notice da discharge....da smell was a lot worst too... my main problem is the smell...sometimes its gone but most of the time is there..."

[YEA]  09/05/2009: Erika from M, California writes: "I wasn't sure if this was a real site but after reading hundreds of separate entries, I figured it wouldn't hurt to try what was being suggested. I've suffered from BV for about four years on and off and the antibiotics don't keep the bacteria at bay. It may kill the Bacteria but if I'm not regulating the inside of my body anyway, then of course the BV will come back! So this time I went our and bought a bottle of the Acidiphillis capsules and Folic Acid capsules and took three Acidiphillis, put one right up in there, as gross as that may seem, took one folic acid and went to bed. This morning my discharge was gone, the smell was gone, and I'm taking two Acidiphillis and one folic acid now and one Acidiphillis tonight. This will probably be routine until the pills are gone. Both bottles only cost me around $17! GO GET THESE PILLS. if nothing else, they'll strengthen your heart! :)"

[YEA]  09/04/2009: Bnnc from Philadelphia, Pa writes: "I tried the folic acid and acidophilous remedies and a few hours after I took them I didn't have a smell! I took the folic acid and 2 acidophilous pills and inserted one in my vagina. There was a yellow discharge after the second day, but it went away eventually. I don't have to wear pads or pantyliners now to cover the smell!!! I have been battling BV for over 5 years and hated going to the doctor 3-4 times a year for Flagyl. Although it cured it, it would always return. I didn't like having sex with my boyfriend because I was afraid he would smell it and get turned off. I will definitely use this remdey from now on. Thank you for your help!!"

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  08/26/2009: Tongia from Montgomery, Alabama writes: "I have been bothered with BV for over 13 years now. Everything you ladies experienced I have too.I told my Dr. I think I am allergic to sperm. I have taken antibiotics over and over for 13 years now. I thought something was wrong with me. Because you dont know or think this happens to any one else but you. I have even accused my husband of sleeping with other girls. I even changed GYN Dr's because I was going on regular basis, even the receptionist at the front office knew me by first name. Ladies I called my Dr. and got RX for Flagil AGAIN. And thats when I come home and got on the internet and found you guys. After reading your life stories, and found out what has heeled you all, I also went out and bought folic acid,acidophilus pills and also apple cider vinigar. Last night I took my flagyl, 2 800mcg folic acid pills,1 acidophilus pill by mouth and inserted 1 in my vag. When I woke up the next morning the odor was very faint and I felt fresher. By that afternoon the smell was gone. Ladies I called my Dr. because some of you all wanted to know do this really work. My Dr. told me that Aciidophilus is more for yeast but it do help the ph in your vag. Folic acid will kill the bacteria in the vag. and dont just mask the oder but it will take about 1 month to completly kill the bacteria. ACV she stated take 3 tsp every day will help build your immune system. I dont want to wait that long to be cured so I decided to do as one person said a few stories up Take my Flaygl medication to kill the bacteria good and bad. And I will insert the acidophilus pill for 1 week to help put back the good bacteria in my vag.(ph level) and take 2 800 mcg of folic acid every day to keep folic acid level up in my immune system. Dont want to get to exited yet. But it all make so much since. Replace what your body dont make enough of. Why didnt someone tell me years ago about this. Thank you all for your wise wisdom. will keep you posted.....Tonya In Alabama."

[YEA]  08/09/2009: Rebecca from Athens, Georgia writes: "Acidophilus and folic acid worked for bacterial vaginosis! It's true, this simple combination was key for me. I started taking 800mg of folic acid once a day at lunchtime, and taking acidophilus capsules intermittently or some days just eating good quality organic yogurt. I have no more odor or discomfort- I am really impressed with this remedy. Even after I was better I keep taking the folic acid and have yogurt every few days, and I haven't had any recurring problems. It has been over a month since I have had any symptoms, but just like a lot of other women experienced, this remedy worked for me really fast, I'd say almost an immediate change and then about a week before I felt completely better."

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  07/20/2009: Christine from Binghamton, NY writes: "I have to say that this folic acid and acidophilus treatment really works, and FAST. I had noticed the odor everyone mentioned on this forum, and also had itching and some slight pain as well. I started downing yogurt (plain with active cultures) I think all the flavored yogurts have too much sugar and they are defeating the purpose. I also took the folic acid. Felt about 30% better first day, about 50% the second day, now I am on my 3rd day and I must say I feel about 80% better. The odor was gone the first day though, that really impressed me to know this is probably going to work. I give all the glory to God, after all he made our bodies, and he created everything, he led me to the answer to help with this problem. There is nothing wrong with Dr's, but I don't run to them for every little thing I always seek natural remedies/cures first. This website is great, thank you to all the people who keep it going, and all the people who respond, so that we know what works and what does'nt. I know that each cure will not work for '"everyone" but when such a majority of responses are positive you have to give it a try!!! God Bless"

[BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS]  06/29/2009: Tina from Pittsburgh, PA writes: "I have been using the Acidophilus (3 Tablets inserted vaginally) and folic acid (2 pills taken orally). The BV was feeling a lot better, but I started getting severely itchy, mostly on my legs and arms. I stopped taking the folic acid and the itching has stopped. I guess I was taking too much? Still taking the acidophilus, but some of the BV symptoms are returning! So frustrating because I thought I had solved the problem. Not sure what to do next. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! This is the pits!"

07/03/2009: Mary from Baltimore, Maryland replies: "The only remedy I can suggest is to try the hydrogen peroxide and water douche.I used 1/4 h20 to 1/4 of h202. A number of ladies on this site will suggest half and half. I used this method for 7days straight. Worked wonders for me."

06/13/2009: Lori from Hope Mills, NC writes: "Hi, I have been struggling with this BV fish disorder (lol) for about 6 years now and I read over your suggestions and decided to try the folic acid/yogurt pills! I am taking 400 mg of folic acid and 2 yogurt pills in the am and 2 in the pm. I noticed a BRIGHT yellowish discharge and the smell went from fishy to musky! And, My Vaya is extremely moist, like the BV is still there!!! My sex life seems to be over and not to mention that I feel like I am cramping in my stomach and back (like a period) and in my cervical area when I take these! Any suggestions???"

[QUESTION]  06/10/2009: Newbie from Richmond, Canada writes: "Thank you everyone for your posts. This is the FIRST time I've ever gotten Bacterial Vaginosis, so I am pretty clueless. My story: About a week ago, I realized that my discharge was smelling really funky. There is no itch or burn, nothing except the smell and excess of discharge. I do not know what had triggered it...it can't be sex because I have been with the same partner for over 4 years with no problems, and he is out of the country right now...which means that when I got BV, I have not been having any sex for 2-3 weeks. Furtheremore, I have gotten a pap test done just 3 weeks ago, which came up clean!!

After reading all the comments on Earth Clinic, I went out to buy Folic Acid and Acidophilus. I read that just taking the Folic Acid worked on some people, so I have not tried the Acidophilus yet. Last night I took two tablets of 1,000mcg of Folic Acid, and did the same this morning. The smell has subsided, but it is still slightly there (probably because I only took two tablets for one day.)

There is nothing I can think of that could have triggered this, other than hygiene (eg. not showering right away after a work out - I have been exercising a lot recently) ... if I be extra careful about hygiene after the BV heals, am I still at risk of getting BV again, since I've already gotten it once?

Many people on here have said that they are continuously taking Folic Acid/Acidophilus to prevent BV from coming back, and that when they do stop taking them, the BV returns...

Is there anyone who knows if Folic Acid/Acidophilus can completely cure BV, and return my vagina at the normal state it was always in?!

Thank you in advance!"

07/17/2009: NIK from Chickasha, Oklahoma replies: "I have been reading this page for weeks. I finally tried the acidophilus and folic acid taking 1 acidophilus in the morning and the folic acid three times a day. I have done this for about a week and the other morning I used a half and half water and peroxide douche. I kept an eye on my vajayjay and it seemed to be doing better. The horrible smell went away. However, I needed to test it further. So last night I had sex and this morning there wasn't any odor. I finally want to have sex and enjoy sex, but the BV kept me from wanting to be intimate. I mean how embarrassing. I also have a daughter and have been stressing the importance of keeping herself clean, and it makes me feel bad because mom has an odor. I have been dealing with this for six years...since I had my son. I am so happy with the results so far and it doesn't matter to me if I have to take this stuff for the rest of my life. I want to be open with my bf and was really prude in the bedroom due to the bv which put a damper on our relationship. I want to personally say thank you so much for all of your posts...it makes me feel better to know that I am not the only woman dealing with this issue and that it's not because I am unclean...in fact my gyno said I was too clean....so I stopped doing alot of the stuff I thought would help with the bv but it didn't work. I am so releived and will keep yall posted. To anyone else who is reading these forums....it won't hurt you to try...and its inexpensive to try. Once again .........THANK YOU ALL!!!"

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  06/09/2009: Fed up! from Miami, Florida writes: "I've been taking folic acid for my BV now for about 2 weeks. I also take about 3 acidophilus pills a day. My symptoms have improved slightly, but they're still being stubborn and not quite disappearing. I read somewhere on this site where one woman said she was taking folic acid and acidophilus together, and her symptoms only improved--but when she STOPPED taking acidophilus and continued taking folic acid, her symptoms finally went away...like her body was rejecting the acidophilus.

Has anyone else found this is the case for them? I want to try it, but I'm afraid if I stop taking the acidophilus my symptoms will go back to normal. Only way I want to try it is if I see it's been the case for other women as well!"

06/17/2009: Kuhlai from Tuguegarao City, Philippines replies: "The Folic Acid alone cured my BV. It was the most effective remedy i had for my VB."

FOLIC ACID AND ACIDOPHILUS

75 YEA
5 NAY
2 BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
11 BETTER BUT NOT CURED
3 WORKED TEMPORARILY
1 WARNING!
1 SIDE EFFECT
2 QUESTIONS

[QUESTION]  06/07/2009: Km from Brooklyn, New York writes: "Question: FOLIC ACID AND ACIDOPHILUS for Bacterial Vaginosis

I had been struggling with BV for almost a year, found this site, and then got on a strict regimen of 800mg Folic Acid (400mg from my multivitamin and 400mg from a vitamin that contains iron, b12 and folic acid) plus a Probiotic (1/2 teaspoon powdered acidophilus mixed in a small amount of juice) every morning. Within 2 weeks, the discharge and the irritation disappeared completely. I have been in great shape for the past 3 months--it has been life changing and I am so thankful for this website.

That said, I also notice that if I forget to take the folic acid/probiotic combo for 2-3 days in a row (sometimes I get lazy on the weekends), I start to feel itchy and mild discharge returns. Once I take the folic acid and probiotic again, it goes away within a day.

I truly feel like the BV is gone, but how is it possible that it comes back so quickly?
I am also questioning if this "cure" is really just a mask. Covering up symptoms without really fixing the root problem?

Has anyone spoken to their OBGYN about this?

Thanks!"

FOLIC ACID AND ACIDOPHILUS

75 YEA
5 NAY
2 BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
11 BETTER BUT NOT CURED
3 WORKED TEMPORARILY
1 WARNING!
1 SIDE EFFECT
2 QUESTIONS

[YEA]  06/06/2009: Dawn from Desert Hot Springs, CA writes: "I'm very greatfull for this website I've suffere with BV off and on for many years. The doctor has prescribed tons of stuff that only seemed to mask the problem. I found this website and went out and bought folic acid and liquid acidophilus. I take the acidophilus orally and saturate a tampon with it and inserted it. I know I thought it was crazy too. I did this twice the same day that I bought it and I couldn't believe it when I removed the second tampon it was odor free. I'm going to do this for 2 more days and see what happens. I've also decided to continue to take the acidophilus capsules as part of my daily regimen since it helps with the digestive health. I'll keep you all posted on the BV issue. Thanks ladies for all of your input, I thought I would have to live with this forever."

[YEA]  05/21/2009: relief at last! from Seattle, WA writes: "I've had persistent BV for about 2+ years, done the metronidazole gel and it just comes back. BV made me feel awful! I am a dentist, and my lap is right next to all my patients' faces! I knew if I could smell it, they could too. Nothing worked! I felt pretty disgusted about it and did not want to have sex too often, not that my partner said anything, but more because I just felt unattractive. I want to thank all the women on this page for your suggestion to do lactobacillus acidophilus + folic acid! It worked in about 4 hours! I took 1 capsule of lac. acidophilus orally, and inserted one in my vagina. I took 1 tablet of 800mg folic acid. This was at lunch time, and by the end of the day it was all gone! Its a miracle! Thank you so much for saving me from this junk. I had begun to think it was never going to go away. I think I will do the vaginal capsule bit for a few more days, and then just stick to one capsule of each per day orally."

06/23/2009: SCREWTHISBV from Washington, DC replies: "I am so glad I came across this site. I hope I can be helped! I've had BV for almost three years. I would say it's recurring, but I honestly just think that it has its many bad weeks, or months, then goes into "remission" for a few days or a week.

So, I've been prescribed (repeatedly) by my gyno Flagyl (Metronidazole) & Clindesse. IF the BV even goes away at all, it is back shortly w/a vengeance! Like sometimes twice as bad & at times there is the bad burning & terrible itching. Don't even ask about the smell...I shower minimally twice a day & thank goodness I have an understanding boyfriend. Sex is infrequent now.

Anyway, after all the failures with the prescribed meds, I stared taking zinc supplements, drank acidophilus milk (probably didn't do anything,) & tried tea tree oil "down there." No true result...just felt a bit less burning.

Now I've been taking 1200mg of folic acid once a day, JUST bought acidophilus (5mil) so we'll see what happens...any advice/warnings/input would be greatly appreaciated! Thx!"

[YEA]  05/20/2009: Sher from London, England writes: "I have to say a big Thank you to everyone who has posted their feedback on this site. After suffering with this embarrassing condition on and off for 5 years I feel free. I have been taking 1 capsule of folic acid 800mg and 1 capsule of acidophilus 2 billion, 4 times a day inserting 1 at night for 2 days now. The odour stopped almost immediately and I now have no discharge. You definitely have nothing to lose, please give this a try it's worked for me."

[YEA]  05/13/2009: Happy in NY from Manlius, NY USA writes: "I am so happy to have found this website! I read about BV on the web as I was trying to research what my problem might be! I have had yeast infections before, in fact EVERY time I use an antibiotic, I wind up with one. I believe we Americans are over medicated. We take antibiotics for every little thing so that our doctors and drug companies can rake in the dollars. I was searching for a natural cure...and I found it! I read about curing BV with Acidophilus and Folic Acid and the testimonials were so convincing, I tried it! I purchased Acidophilus (500 million live cells per tab) and Folic Acid at my local drugstore and proceeded to take two of the Acidophilus orally and inserted one in my vagina. I also took one tab of Folic acid. When I woke up the next morning, my symptoms were, and are currently, GONE!!! No smell, no discharge (except for the residual Acidophilus).

I am wondering though, I also have UTI's frequently and have suffered with toenail fungus for years...could there be any connection? Perhaps some of us simply do not or cannot host as many of the "good" bacteria that keeps the "bad" bacteria at bay! Anyways, I am happy to have found this website and this cure! Skeptical??? TRY IT!"

12/22/2009: Dj from Pdx, Or, USA replies: "Happy,

I too have wondered if there is a connection to getting BV or at least the itching and foot fungus. I can only think the answer would be yes if that person baths in a tub. If sitting in a bath of ACV can help the symptoms then wouldn't sitting in a tub with a foot or toe fungus cause some funk in the vaginal area?

My shower and tub are one in the same. I make sure to clean the tub prior to soaking.

It would be interesting if anyone else out there has had similar experiences."

[YEA]  05/11/2009: Erin from Alexandria, VA writes: "I love this web-site. In the past 15 years, I have had soo many eposides of B.V. I have been told that I have had a sexual transmitted disease to only be called 3 days later and be told my tests were negative. Honestly I probably have never had a S.T.D. When I would go to the doctors they were always ready to say it was a S.T.D. and I would leave the doctors and break up with yet another (GOOD) boyfriend. I might have let the one I would have married go because I was soo embarressed to talk about it to him. Besides once a cheater always a cheater.RIGHT???? This B.V IS sooo much more then a smelley discharge. It's a deal breaker. Now I have/had b.v once again. For once in my life I feel in charge of my body. Two weeks ago I found this website. I read for two days and decided to give it a shot. So I bought folic acid (i never drink o.j) and acidophilus 3 billion per table. I even tryed a whole clove of garlic. I was too weriod for me. So I let took it out. So this is what I have done and am free of discharge and smell. One acidophilus pill in the morning, one in the afternoon, one at night one in the vagina at night. Also in the morning 2 400mgs of folic acid. In the beginning of the infection I used tampons soaked in yogurt. Because it is cool it immediatly feels great, and the yogurt feels like it is doing something. I have also limited my beer, only on weekends. I am drinking more water tooo. I feel that this is a whole life change. I am feeling better and in control."

[WARNING!]  05/05/2009: Damiana from Sonoma, California writes: "JUST WANTED TO POINT OUT THAT ALTHOUGH THE COMBINATION OF FOLIC ACID AND PROBIOTICS, ACIDOPHILUS WORKS....USING FOLIC ACID ON A REGULAR BASIS WITHOUT ALSO TAKING A B COMPLEX OR B-12 CAN MASK A B-12 DEFICIENCY. PLEASE LOOK THIS UP AND IF YOU DO TAKE THEN JUST ADD B-12 ALONE OR A B-COMPLEX WITH IT SO YOU DON'T BECOME DEFICIENT.

OTHERWISE I TOO HAVE TRIED THIS AND IT WORKED...BUT KEEPS COMING BACK! DAMN CANDIDA! AND OH...THE DRUG OF THE DEVIL..SUGAR! ;I

TAKE CARE."

       

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