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HYDROGEN PEROXIDE DOUCHE, ACIDOPHILUS, FOLIC ACID

Updated: 02/24/2010

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85 YEA
5 NAY
2 BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
17 BETTER BUT NOT CURED
13 WORKED TEMPORARILY
1 SIDE EFFECT
2 QUESTIONS

[YEA]  09/08/2008: Veronica from New York, US writes: "I was first diagnosed with BV for the first time at 19. (I'm not a virgin). I was treated with antibiotics. It was gone within a week. five months later it came back. This time the antibiotics didn't work. I took the flagyl two times, then i was given a stronger antibiotic, and then a flagyl again. Still no relief. The smell and irritation was so terrible it was ruining my relationship. Anyways, I found something that worked for me. eating yogurt every day helped, and so did taking 50mgs of acidophilus and 1600 mcgs of folic acid once in the morning and once at night. But the smell was still present so i searched for more answers. I came across a medical journal that someone else had posted on another website dedicated to BV. It said that a 17 year old virgin had chronic BV for I believe about 7 months and was treated with antibiotics a few times with no change. She was washed out with a mixture of salt, iodine, and peroxide and for 10 days in a row and the BV went away. It said that after a year she was still free of it. So i figured I'm no virgin, but it's worth a try. I found everything I needed at the pharmacy. After douching with the salt (don't over do it on the salt. try a tablespoon), peroxide, and iodine every night before bed i inserted a tampon soaked in yogurt and acidophilus (from inside the capsule) for the first 5 days. I'm on day 11 now because I decided to use the douche for two weeks instead of 10 days. The smell has been gone for 9 days and my discharge is no longer thick and pasty. It is such a relief after 5 months of constant suffering. This remedy honestly saved my relationship. I'm still taking the acidophilus and folic acid every day and i will forever. I'll also most likley douche atleast once a week. I know they say it's bad but it has only done good for me. Also if I feel some irritation i insert an acidophilus pill with some plain yogurt over night to replace some good bacteria. Good Luck;)"

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[YEA]  09/05/2008: T from Carroll, MD writes: "Ok, Here is my story. I thought I had a yeast infection starting about 10 months ago so I kept treating with momostats for a long time. I kept calling my OBGYN and they would give me diflucan. Well, I should have went in because to my suprize it was not a yeast infection at all- it was BV. (I finally went in to the OBGYN about 5 months ago & had a pap. I was given metrogel and it didn't work for long so I kept calling and getting more (oral & internal)meds. I didn't even notice that the whitish discharge & irritation had stopped because I was so plauged by this yellowish-non-smelly stickyish discharge that started. I was like "WTH ! I have been married for like 12 years so I knew it was nothing std related)Then not too much longer after I found out I was preggo, needed metro again for the yellowy stuff my OB was saying was BV, then I lost the pregnancy. I had a d&C, and soon after the yellow discharge returns. I was so angry I called and got one more course of Flagyl and when that did not work I found this site. So I immediatly went to buy The peroxide, acidophilus pills and folic acid. I started w/ the douche for a clean start and inserted one of the acido-pills. Then I did the same the next day also taking 1600mcgs/day of folic acid. Now, my discharge was gone but still the most anoying external problems. Then low and behold the yellow-non-smelly stuff returns. So, I was like "That's it ! I'm going in to the OBGYN's" again.So, I went yesterday. He took a culture looked at it and said "I really don't see anything" he took a ph sample and did not say anything, then proceeded to tell me It does not look like I have BV any more and prescribed me an external steroid/antifungal treatment to help with my external probs. I am so confused by now so I said "What about the yellow non-smelly boogery discharge ?" He said "I'm not worried about that stuff at all, infact I think it's hormonal." "The paps are not going to change." So all in all, I guess The treatments did work (the metrogel followed by the earth clinic treatments) even though they felt like they didn't. I guess I have been free of Bv longer than I knew. I would definitely recommend taking the folic acid everyday along with yogurt,acidophillus pills twice a day or AZO yeast pills 1-3 times a day. I did however find out that I should not have douched with pharmacutical grade 3% hydrogen peroxide (even though it worked) it contains stabalizers that should not be ingested. Instead they suggest a food grade 35% hydrogen peroxide that MUST be properly diluted so it wont harm or burn you. Then the regimen from there I have heard is anywhere from douching only initially all the way up to twice a day up to seven days. As you know douching is not recommended by health care provided and should probably just be used as infrequently and done in the least amount as possible. I truly hope this helps ppl. Bv is the worst thing ever-Ever! Best wishes to all !"

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[YEA]  09/01/2008: Elizabeth from Omaha, NE writes: "Praise God!! I have had BV for almost 2 years now on and off. Every single time I would be treated for it with an antibiotic, it would come RIGHT back. I was becoming so hopeless, and figuring out that I would just have to deal with this the rest of my life. I had searched and searched online for remedies but never found anything that would work-I never found this site once.

After months of prayer, prayer, and more prayer, I decided one more time I was going to search for maybe a home remedy (after being treated with BV AGAIN)....and Oh my gosh, I found this website, and after reading all of the feedback, I INSTANTLY went to the store and bought the hydrogen peroxide, folic acid and acidophillus pills. Within ONE DAY..my BV WAS COMPLETELY CURED. i was gone ALL weekend in the heat and sweating, and NO SYMPTOM WHATSOEVER popped up of BV. I AM SO, SO, INCREDIBLY THANKFUL.

Thank you for this website!! It also helped me feel SOO much better about what I had been suffering with- I'm not the only one!! If you are suffering with this problem, just keep praying and praying- God WILL take care of you! I am SOO thankful. Thank you so much- God bless you all!!"

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[WORKED TEMPORARILY]  08/31/2008: Gialena from New York, New York writes: "I too have been suffering from BV for 4 months now (since may 2008) and have been on 2 courses of Flagyl, taken flucanozole after the antibiotics to get rid of the yeast. It came from out of no where and while I don't have the itchy and sore symptoms anymore (they disappeared after the first round of antibiotics) I still am battling with this nasty smelling greyish discharge -which I feel people can smell a mile away on me. I have no idea where it came from -it literally just came out of the blue one day. I am a VERY clean person, wash and dry several times a day -don't use perfumed soap down there, am careful when shaving, stopped using dryer sheets -which I read on your site could add irritation.

My boyfriend also got treated for it but it doesn't seem to have any effect on him -he does however notice the smell from me (all of a sudden) and while he is understanding, it is SO EMBARRASSING!! I no longer just give into the impulsive "rendezvous" with him, but am paranoid and have to make sure I go wash before hand and have a hard time relaxing out of fear that we can smell me....

I have gone to my GP several times -who just says a lot of women suffer from it and to give it time -well, I don't have time and I can't do anymore antibiotics....

So... I have done the Boric Acid suppositories -which caused me to bleed 2-3 days after every time I started them (Had my period 5 times in 2,5 months as a result). -Went to my GYN, who has tested me 3 times now for everything -and I have no STDs. -Apparently I just am too sensitive for the Boric Acid??

-Has anyone else had those problems?? Please respond if that is "a normal response" as Boric Acid is harsh and if it is "ok" just to be sensitive to it?? Or if there is something else I should look out for/worry about??

God I hate having these problems; especially as I never have had them before other than the odd yeast infection here and there... (I am turning 31 and am wondering if it is a hormonal change??)

I also did start drinking ACV back in March 6 months ago and am wondering if that could be it -now that I JUST read your note on not to drink ACV if you suffer from BV (BV occurred for the first time in May) -The first two months I drank the ACV religiously and loved it -I also started oil pulling in mid march and had no problems. I have been drinking ACV on and off for the past 2-3 months -hence why I never paired the two together...
I then stopped oil pulling about 2 months ago (july) due to an inconsistent schedule and traveling a lot -but I miss it and will start that again -the benefits were AMAZING for my skin... However I don't know if any of that could have caused the BV to start?? Seems highly unlikely.... What do you think??

I now have been doing the Hydrogen peroxide douches on and off for about a month -they work great when I do them but how often and for how long should I continue with this?

I did the first 5 days in a row -thought I was clear but it came back and now I have just used them every other or third day as I don't want to overdo it??

I also started the 800mcg Folic Acid and 1000mg Acidophilus everyday for 4 days -which cleared me for 2 days about 10 days ago, but then it came back and I am back on your web site again, as I can't seem to kick this or am wondering if I am doing something wrong??

Do I need to take the Folic Acid and acidophilus infinitely?? As in the rest of my life -or will it eventually subside??

Sorry for all these questions, I am just at loss in regards to this BV and so sad to be dealing with this! I will however say THANK YOU TO THIS AMAZING SITE -for sharing all these women's stories and advice, and also for already helping me with ACV -when I couldn't get rid of laryngitis and bronchitis. OIL PULLING which cleared up my acne, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE which cleared my ear infection -I owe you a great great deal..... THANK YOU!!"

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[YEA]  08/28/2008: Denise from Opelika, Alabama writes: "I have suffered with BV for years and after metronizole and other antibotics. I would go from BV to Yeast infection to BV. It was a never ending cycle. The fishy smell drove me crazy. It was like I was nasty/dirty. I didn't know where to turn and then I found this website which was a life saver for me. I used the boric acid 2 teaspoons of boric in a regular douche bottle. I just bought a store brand douche and poured it out and mixed it in it. I also used the hydrogen peroxide douche 50/50 about a week after the boric acid douche followed by a daily doses of folic acid (800 mg) and acidophilus (2 pills). The smell or the discharge hasn't returned not exactly sure what helped but I was so desperate when I found this site to I tried all of the above. To date no fishy smell and it been about 2 weeks."

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[YEA]  08/26/2008: 7thdayBeauty from Atlanta, GA writes: "I have been suffering fron BV fro almost nine months and HAve been almost out of my mind with embarrassment. I have been to the doctors 4x in the last three months and been given 3 diffrent antibiotics with no relief. Last night I got on here and read all the remedies and went straight to the drug store. This morning I had miraculous results, this is what i did.. I douched with 1 part water and 1 part Hydrogen peroxide last night and this morning. I took 2(1 billion tabs) of Acidpholous and took 800 mg of folic acid and ate 12oz of yogurt. I promise this morning no smell and discharge, i will continu this regimen for three days to see what happens, THANKS FOR ALL THE POSTS!!!"

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[YEA]  08/22/2008: Believer from New Brunswick, NJ writes: "I suffered from BV on and off since I was about 22 and am now 28. I too would go back and forth to the doc for an antibiotic script that never seemed to be the long term cure. THank you sooooo much forthis site becuase I read all the comments and had to try this rememdy. I used 50/50 H202 solution for 3 days (douche which I purchased and emptied to refill with solution). Then I used 800 mcg. of Folic ACid and 1 billion mcg of acidophilous. Can I just say - it workd IMMEDIATELY! I am not one to sell anything but ladies, this is it. I can't beleive how great it worked - no smell, no discharge and I feel so great. Thank you so much for this rememdy. Only wish I knew it sooner."

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[YEA]  08/17/2008: Lisa from Crockett, CA writes: "OKAY LADIES....i;ve been fighting bv for quite sometime (so long cant tell how long) anyway. went to the dr last week and expected to get the usual remedy of metronidazole but, i didnt. the dr. told me to go buy the miconazole nitrate 7 day cream at the drug store over the counter? couldnt under stand why... she clearly said i had bv, so i left scratching my head, wondering if the last dr. was a quack and is this all i had to do to get rid of this? Anyway, i went to the drugstore and got the 7 day miconazole nitrate and applicators. i used 1 last night. funny thing, no funk today? couldnt believe it! is this really working? so i went on line to find out about the cures for this bv thing and i find this site. unbelieveable! so i go to the store get the folic acid 400 mg, and acidophilus pills 350 mg, and i already had the h202 so i bought a douche bottle. at 315pm today, i took the folic acid (1 pill) and 1 pill of the acidophilus and douched with the 50/50 h202 formula. i got to tell you,....i dont smell anything, i feel clean clean clean and i will let you all know in a day or so...how everything goes. cant tell which is working though, but i figure its a combination of the 4- miconazole,folic acid, acidophilus and the h202 formula. all i know is my va-jayjay at this minute aint funky and even it if is a mask, at least i know how to get rid of the smell for a while now. so thanks!"

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[YEA]  08/15/2008: Sid from Toronto, Canada writes: "I FEEL SO HAPPY THAT I STUMBELED UPON YOUR WEBISTE IN A DESPERATE SEARCH TO FIND A CURE FOR BV, I'VE BEEN SUFFERING WITH THIS CURSE FOR 2 YRS, AND WAS EMBARRASSED AND AFAID OF GOING BACK AND FORTH TO THE DOCTOR. AND TAKING ANTIBIOTICS WHICH WORK ONLY FOR A FEW MTHS, I AM ABOUT TO GET MARRIED IN A FEW MTHS AND GOD KNOWS I THINK IT WOULD HAVE RUINED THAT CHANCE AND PART OF MY LIFE , SO I READ THIS WEBSITE, WENT DIRECTLY TO SHOPPERS DRUGMART AND GOT 1000MCG FOLIC ACID, AND A BOTTLE OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE 3%. I GOT HOME AND IMMEDIATELY SOAKED A TAMPOON WITH THE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, AND INSERTED IT FOR 2 HOURS, AND TOOK 2 FOLIC ACID TABLETS, AND TO MY SURPRISE IN JUST TWO HRS THE SCENT AND WHITE DISCHARGE HAS JUST DISAPPEARED. I KEEP GOING TO THE WASHROOM EVERY 5 MINUTES TO SEE IF ITS REALLY TRUE. I'M SO OVERWHELMED, I CAN'T WAIT FOR MY FIANCE TO COME HOME, AND FOR US TO DO A LITTLE ROMANCING.AND IT LEAST I WILL NEVER HAVE TO HEAR FROM HIS MOUTH AGAIN THAT " YOUR EX BOYFRIEND SURE LEFT A BAD SMELL ON YOU" THAT'S THE MOST EMBARRASSIN THING SOMEONE COULD SAY TO YOU"

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[YEA]  08/14/2008: HDS from St. Louis, Missouri writes: "I have been suffering with BV since the age of 16(26 now) of and on for years. I have tried all the things that the doctors have prescribed also with no success. I even tried taking penicillian to no avail. I recently spoke with my mother about it and she said that a nurse told her one day about H202. When she said that I was in disbelief so I said I would look it up on the internet, low and behold I found this site that said it works in combination with other things. So I tried it and the was so amazed that I wanted to cry. I found that the H202 doesn't work alone though. I went and bought the acidophilus and folic acid last to go along with the H202. I used 1 part H202/ 1 part water, (3)400mcg and (2)acidophilus 1 billion, just to get the vitamins in my system. I will continue with the vitamins folic acid once a day and the acidophilus once a week. I woke in the middle of the night with no discharge and I will see what happens throughout the day will keep you'll posted on my progress. Thanks Ladies A Billion!!!!"



[WORKED TEMPORARILY]  08/25/2008: HDS from ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI replies: "I WROTE ON AUG. 15, 2008 THAT THE ABOVE REMEDY WORKED. WHICH IS TRUE THE REMEDY WORKED BUT ONLY FOR A SHORT TIME. BY THIS I MEAN THE DISCHARGE CAME BACK BUT NOT IN FULL FORCE JUST IN A SMALL AMOUNT, THE SMELL IS COMPLETELY GONE BUT THE ONLY WAY TO BE RID OF THE DISCHARGE IS TO DOUCHE WITH THE H202 EVERY NIGHT WHICH JUST A BIT MUCH. SO I HAVE UPPED THE INTAKE OF FOLIC ACID(2)PER DAY AND ACIDOPHILUS(2) PER WEEK I WILL LET YOU ALL KNOW HOW THAT WORKS OUT. BUT AS OF TODAY I DO HAVE SOMEWHAT OF A DISCHARGE. I CAN'T SAY THAT IT DOESN'T WORK BECAUSE IT DOES I ALSO BELIEVE IT DEPENDS ON THE INDIVIDUAL'S BODY -- EVERYONE'S DIFFERENT."

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[YEA]  08/11/2008: Kat from Louisville, USA writes: "hi! I've suffered from BV for YEARS although I didn't know it. My new physician sent me a report saying i had it and it was just "a shift in my flora and if it didn't bother me, we wouldn't treat it!" With that I got on Earth Clinic and I've used acidophilus and the H202 and H20 tampon. Had also used plain yogurt on a tampon for years b/c I was told was just a "yeast infection"! The weird thing is my physicians are women- poor things! Thanks alot to all at Earth Clinic! I cried when I read this site-thank you! thank you!"

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[YEA]  08/10/2008: Caitlan from Phoenix, OR, USA writes: "I have been suffering from BV off and on for quite some time. I thought that it was a yeast infection until I noticed an occasional odor. Finally I discovered this web site, and so far the acidophilus, folic acid and hydrogen peroxide and water douche has worked. I've only done it for a few days but it's very promising.

I take 800 mg of folic acid and about 8 acidopholus pills(1 billion per pill) a day. That may sound like a lot but it's perfectly safe since they make ones with 10 billion per pill.

I STILL NEEDED MORE INFO to understand why these things had anything to do with curing BV. It turns out that they help yeast infections too! I looked this up on wikipedia. Take a look...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactobacillus_acidophilus

"Lactobacillus acidophilus is one species in the genus Lactobacillus. It is sometimes used commercially together with Streptococcus salivarius and Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus in the production of acidophilus-type yogurt.

Lactobacillus acidophilus gets its name from lacto- meaning milk, -bacillus meaning rod-like in shape, and acidophilus meaning acid-loving. This bacterium thrives in more acidic environments than most related microorganisms (pH 4-5 or lower) and grows best at 30 degrees Celsius. L. acidophilus occurs naturally in the human and animal gastrointestinal tract, mouth, and vagina.[1] L. acidophilus ferments lactose into lactic acid, like many (but not all) lactic acid bacteria. Certain related species (known as heterofermentive) also produce ethanol, carbon dioxide, and acetic acid this way. L. acidophilus itself (a homofermentative microorganism) produces only lactic acid. Like many bacteria, L. acidophilus can be killed by excess heat, moisture, or direct sunlight.

Some strains of L. acidophilus may be considered a probiotic or "friendly" bacteria.[2] These types of healthy bacteria inhabit the intestines and vagina and protect against some unhealthy organisms. The breakdown of nutrients by L. acidophilus produces lactic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and other byproducts that make the environment hostile for undesired organisms. L. acidophilus also tends to consume the nutrients many other microorganisms depend on, thus outcompeting possibly harmful bacteria in the digestive tract. During digestion, L. acidophilus also assists in the production of niacin, folic acid, and pyridoxine. L. acidophilus can assist in bile deconjugation, separating amino acids from bile acids, which can then be recycled by the body.[3]

Some research has indicated L. acidophilus may provide additional health benefits, including improved gastrointestinal function, a boosted immune system, and a decrease in the frequency of vaginal yeast infections. Some people report L. acidophilus provides relief from indigestion and diarrhea.[4] A University of Nebraska study found that feed supplemented with L. acidophilus and fed to cattle resulted in a 61% reduction of Escherichia coli 0157:H7. Research has indicated L. acidophilus may be helpful reducing serum cholesterol levels.[5]

L. acidophilus is part of the normal vaginal flora.[6] The acid produced by L. acidophilus in the vagina helps to control the growth of the fungus Candida albicans, helping to prevent vaginal yeast infections. The same beneficial effect has been observed in cases of oral or gastrointestinal Candidiasis infections. Certain spermicides and contraceptive creams can kill L. acidophilus in the vagina, clearing the path to possible yeast infections.

Antibiotics taken orally will also kill beneficial bacteria, including L. acidophilus. After a therapy that includes antibiotics, patients are occasionally instructed to take an L. acidophilus treatment in order to recolonize the gastrointestinal tract. To that effect, L. acidophilus is often sold in health stores in pill or powder form as a nutritional supplement. A part of the claims in favor of such treatment refer to attaining a better digestion thanks to a recovered normal intestinal flora, the ensuing reduction of constipation, while others indicate a link between L. acidophilus and a possible decrease in the incidence of certain diseases, including yeast infections in the upper digestive tract (especially those caused by Candida albicans), other gastrointestinal disorders, and a weakened immune system. However, despite popular belief, most researchers agree that the present knowledge on the nutritional benefits of taking L. acidophilus supplements is inconsistent and inconclusive, and that further study is needed before substantiating many of these claims."

I hope that helps!"

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[YEA]  08/09/2008: TJY from Bradenton, Florida writes: "I have been suffering with bv for about a year.I have been treated with metrogel and clindessen with only temporary relief. I have done 50%hydrogen peroxide and water douche,folic acid 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening,and daily probiotic for about 2weeks. I have not had a reacurrence as of yet. So far all symptoms are gone. I will continue this course of treatment until i have completed all meds. I only did the douche once. I'm so upset my doctor did not suggest this sooner. I ask her about she recomends the folic acid and the probiotic now. When ask why didn't she recomend this sooner i got no response. i will be looking for a new gyn. I will try 2 keep you all updated weekly on my progress. Thanks for all your comments they have been helpful"

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[YEA]  08/07/2008: Chriss from Christiansburg, VA writes: "I had never had a problem with bacterial vaginosis until several months ago. I went to the doctor over it because I didn't know what was going on. First, I was prescribed metrogel which worked wonderfully but months later, it happened again. This time, he prescribed Flagyl, which left a funny taste in my mouth. That didn't work very long either. I was too embarrassed to go back to the doctor again when it came back. I was desperate when I came across this website. I immediately went out and got the peroxide, reusable douche, acidophilous, and folic acid. I douched with 1 part water and 1 part peroxide before bed each night for a week. It has worked like a charm! It's so nice to be able to take care of this myself instead of having to go the the doctor over and over with the embarassment of it. Sometimes there was a little bit of a burning feeling with the peroxide but it wasn't so bad that I wanted to stop using it."

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[YEA]  08/01/2008: Danielle from C-Town, WV writes: "Thank You for this website, I thought after getting a BV reoccurence, and reading other forums about BV that I would have it forever. I was just about to purchase the ebook bv gone forever, until I finally came across your site after searching for days. I had a baby May 16 2008 and after my bleeding had stopped, I noticed that ever so awful odor that comes with the BV. I went for my 6 wk checkup and sure enough had the darn BV AGAIN!!! now breastfeeding I was fearful of taking the metronidazole(generic Flagyl), so I began the home remedy search, after reading all of the treatments on here, I went with what I had in the house, folic acid and acidopholous, I took 3 400mcg folic acid and 1 acidopholous and literally it only took hours for it to start to work, the smell is almost gone! I am going to try the peroxide and water just as a cleansing measure, I was a bit afraid , but after reading even more testimonials I am going to try it. Thank You to everyone for posting!!!"

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[YEA]  07/29/2008: Tea from Boston, MA writes: "Hi to all.My last BV infection was sparked after a TERRIBLE yeast infection- taking Monistat 1 for my yeast infection made the symptoms worst ten-fold and gave me an awful bout with BV. Well this time around, I did not want to go to the doctor to get Metro-Gel or anything so I did research on natural remedies for BV and came across this site (Thank Goodness)! With the suggestions from the ladies on this site, I did a hydrogen peroxide douche ( bottled water and 3% hydrogen peroxide) for four days in a row every night before bed; took two acidophilus pills everyday along with 800mcg of Folic Acid tables. For the douche, I bought a regular douche just for the bottle, poured out the contents that came with the douche and mixed my own. What was also so good about this remedy is that is cost me $13.00 from the drug-store, way less than prescription drugs. So far, it has been almost a week and the smell and itch are gone. I plan on continuing taking the acidophilus pills once a week and 400mcg Folic Acid everyday just to keep things at bay. Thanks for the suggestions and I hope this post helps someone like other posts have helped me.

P.S I would recommend using food grade hydrogen peroxide because they say its safer for internal use BUT be very careful because food grade hydrogen peroxide is very strong and concentrated and you can and will get burned if not diluted correctly."

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[YEA]  07/25/2008: Michelle from Evansville , In writes: "I must start by saying...I love your site. I am 31 and this is the first time that I have ever had BV. I went out as soon as I read all of the messages and got everything I needed, folic acid,acidophilus, and hydrogen peroxide. So far so good it started working immediately.I do have a question. How often do I use the douch? Weekly, Monthly, or just daily till it is gone?"

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[YEA]  07/17/2008: Amanda from Newington, CT writes: "Hi, My name is Amanda. Yesterday I noticed that smell again. It happens all the time, maybe once every month and a half. I went to the doctor's and they had giving me Metro-Gel. It worked great, but it always came back. Sometime I felt like maybe the metro was causing a yeast, or vice-versa. It was either one or the other. They say that washing your v-gina with soup can cause BV.. and I think that was my problem. I just can't help myself. Well I'm in a new relationship, and it will be very embarrassing if he had smelled what I smelled.
Last night, I was going out on a date with him, but I knew that I needed metro-gel. I called the dr but I would need to come in and get checked out so that they can prescribe something to me. That was too much work, needless to say I had a date. So I read the reviews on here, at first I was scared to do it. But I went to the pharmacy right after work, and purchased Folic Acid 400 Mcg ( I took 2, equaling 800 MCG), I also purchased Acidophilus pills ( took 2), and Hydrogen Peroxide everything for less than 10$. I then went home and poured about half a cup of Hydrogen Peroxide into a regular douche bottle and then filled up the rest with equal amount of water. Now, today, there's still no signs of Bv. I took the vitamins once again today (one of each), but no douching. Thank you Earth Clinic.. you guys are awesome. This was my first time using you guys, but def not my last."



02/24/2009: Hope from Danbury, Connecticut replies: "i'm 25 years old, tried everything from the prescribed metrogel, clindesse, flagyl, diflucan, to the home remedy baking soda, yogurt, cotton undies, dove soap, not shaving down there, not having sex..... everything!!!

I've been to 6 different doctors and nothing has worked in the 8 years I have had this curse. Ive taken acidophilus in the past, perhaps im not taking enough. I just ordered folic acid and nutrition now, pro-biotics acidophilus from GNC. I even got triple cleanse (some colon cleansing stuff, i think) as well just to start fixing everything down there lol.

I am hoping this will cure if not help this crap. Im just so sick of being embarassed by it."


02/26/2009: Hope from Danbury, CT replies: "OMG IM BACK AND IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


<<<<---- [doing a little dance in her chair] I bought the folic acid and acidophilus. (nature made brand Folic 400 MCG twice daily ALSO Sundown brand Ultimate probiotic formula 2 billion CFU non refridgerated four times daily) It was well worth it.

When I got it I immediately took two acidophilus and one folic. Waited a few hours and went to bed. Woke up and took another 2 acidophilus and another folic. By mid afternoon I was BACK TO NORMAL!!! I have had this for 8 YEARS!!! and its gone!!???!!!??? maybe I'm getting ahead of myself... but ITS FREAKIN GONE!!!!!!! I am so happy for this site... I think I will continue takind 2 acidop twice daily and one folic twice daily just to be safe and try to ween myself down to one each once a day.

I don't know what did it, i dont care.... its GONE!!!!!!!!!"

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[YEA]  07/15/2008: Victoria from Las Vegas, Nv writes: "All I can say is WOW!! and this is great. I cant believe I finally found something that seems promising. I get bv what seems to be pretty easily, mostly sometimes after sex a few days I will start noticing the fishy smell.I HATE it :( When I go to the Dr. they give me medicine which does work but they give it to me in faith because it hardly ever shows up on tests. Plus going to the Dr. often isnt fun. Starting last night I took 800mcg of Folic Acid, and 2 500million Acidophilus. Just like Ive read here.. almost immediate improvement. I took the same dosage again with lunch and I cant smell anything!! I knew there had to be a more natual cure for this, Ive tried many things that didnt work from ACV to tea tree oil to Garlic. Im only 25 im ready to be done with this. Im planning on trying the 50/50 peroxide 3% & water also tonight just to see if it clears me out some & then maybe after sex too..and keeping on the pills for a while then cutting back some. Thank you to this site and all the women here that posted. Good luck to you all! Vickie"



08/11/2008: Carla from Atown, USA replies: "can you tell me which brand of acidophilus you bought? and where you bought it? i bought naturs bounty probiotic acidophilus, would this be ok? this bottle tells me to take a capsule (daily) which has over 100 million active lactobacillus. should i buy a stronger brand or should i increase the amount i take?"

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[YEA]  07/10/2008: KZ from Bend, OR writes: "I want to thank everyone who posted such great comments about this remedie. i am 22 yrs old and have dealt with bv since i was 16 on and off. i cannot count the amount of times i have been put on perscriptions that cure it but usually leave me with a yeast infection its always been a battle until now. i took 800mg of folic acid once a day for 2 days and douced with 1/2 hydrogen proxide 3% and 1/2 water i really didnt think that it was going to work. But within a few hours it was gone. I thought that it was only going to be temporary and that the next day it would reapear but it is now day 3 and everything it peachy no sigh of it.. i cannot thank everyone enough this has been a life saver.."

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[YEA]  07/08/2008: Lisa from Miami, FL writes: "I have suffered with BV for 5 yrs.I have been back and forth to the dr.sending hundreds and hundred of dollars for prescriptions from my dr. I finally decided to look on the internet for a cure because the meds never worked for long. I ran across this site and saw the rave reviews for the folic acid and acidopolous pills as well as the hydrogen peroxide. I ran to the drug store and purchased them yesterday morning. By noon the smell was completely gone and the discharge was too. I will continue this regimen and hopefully it will not return. I am just happy I didnt spend 80.00 on another prescription that doesnt work.Thank You ladies I finally feel and smell clean ..Thank You :)"

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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  07/06/2008: Angela from Conshohocken, PA writes: "Suffered from BV for MANY years now; tried EVERYTHING from the doctors over the years & found this site 2 days ago. Bought acidophilus, hydrogen peroxide, & prenatel vitamins for the folic acid. (Around here anything over 1 MG is RX; the vitamins have 800 MCG'S in them.) Do you ladies need a rx for the FOLIC ACID?

I douched with the hydrogen peroxide (2 part HP, 1 part water) & it burned good for about 30 SECONDS but definately worth it.) Am I supposed to do this weekly?)

2 billion active cultures in these acidophilus pills. (I'll update on progress as weeks go by.)

Total time I've been suffering with this: 16 years :-(

I'm glad you ladies shared your stories, cures... FYI: gargle with a little bit of peroxide before brushing your teeth. It is a miracle whitener. The ONLY reason I was brave enough to try this is because I DO gargle with it however it NEVER burned my mouth.)

Any feedback would be sincerely appreciated. Thanks again for all of you just being here!"

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[YEA]  06/10/2008: Emma from Port St Lucie, Florida writes: "I STARTED GETTING BV EVER SINCE I HAD MY SON, ABOUT 10 MONTHS AGO, NOT TO MENTION HAVING YEAST INFECTIONS BACK TO BACK WHILE I WAS PREGNANT. I EVENTUALLY GOT SO TIRED OF THE YUCKIE MEDS THE GYN WOULD PRESCRIBE SO I FINALLY CAME ACROSS THIS SITE, AND ITS HELPFUL. I DID HALF PEROXIDE AND WATER DOUCHE FOR TWO DAYS AND I TAKE (3) 800MCG TWICE A DAY, AND ITS BEEN A WEEK AND IM CLEAN FRESH AND NO BV NOR ANY YEAST INFECTIONS."

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[YEA]  06/04/2008: Kim from Houston, TX writes: "I've been using this site to help with many issues due to the fact that I have no medical insurance...and what a help it is!!. I've been dealing with bv for a number of years and I am bere to say that 1/2 peroxide 1/2 water plus folic acid and acidophilus pills really works. No fishy odor, no itching, no nothing. the results were immediate. I love Earth Clinic. THANK YOU!!!!!"

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[YEA]  06/01/2008: Reka from Charlotte, NC writes: "oh my god, all I can say is thank you.these really work....i have been dealing with bv now for 6 yrs...and I am so grateful for this site.all though it's only been 3 days I feel great!will keep you posted with the end results......thank you again"



[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  06/05/2008: Reka from Charlotte, NC replies: "It is now day five and still a lil discharge not a lot and the smell is gone......but my question is. Is this normal to have just a little even by day five.....should it be completely gone?Thanks again to all you ladies how this has helped alot....cause the symtoms have subsided alot."

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