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Acidophilus for BV

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Posted by Beth (MO) on 11/08/2008
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I have been suffering from BV for about a year now. Antibiotics didn't work for me. Having come across this site,I decided to try the Acidophilus,Folic Acid and hydrogen peroxide.After using them for about four months now, they haven't worked either. Discouraged, I decided to go thru this site again and look for something else to try. Someone had suggested trying Bifidobacterium longum and L rhamnosus. I went to GNC to find them, couldn't find them on their own. To make a long story short. GNC's Super Bifido probiotic complex and Super Acidophilus probiotic complex worked for me. After about 5 days the discharge and itching stopped. Just take one of each once a day. Each contain 10 billion cfu per tablet.

I still use folic acid 400mcg x3 and 1 stress b-complex tablet.bHope other ladies will give this a try.

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Posted by Naijona (Palm Beach, Florida) on 11/10/2008

Ok...everyone has been talking about how its working and all and that it cures bacterial vaginosis but if it does? then how come it keeps coming back and you have to keep using the medication. how can you get rid of it completely?


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Posted by Ange (San Diego, CA) on 11/30/2008

How do you make the hydrogen peroxide flush and also the other medications are they taken by mouth or by inserting them down there?

EC: Taken internally, most likely. Hydrogen Peroxide Douche here.


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Posted by Amy (Springfield, MA) on 01/13/2009

Thank you, thank you, thank you to Beth from MO for posting your experience! I was on antibiotics which did nothing, and after several months of suffering through this I found this site and used the H2O2 flush along with taking acidophilus and folic acid but had only minor relief from it. I was about to give up and go back on antibiotics again (even though they didn't work the first time) when I came back to this site and found your post. In desperation, I went to GNC and bought the Super Bifido probiotic complex and Super Acidophilus probiotic complex that you recommended. Along with increasing the folic acid and douching nightly with plain yogurt, my symptoms are almost completely gone!

I do have an additional symptom that I haven't seen mentioned on any of these boards, and I'm wondering if it's from an overgrowth of candida instead of BV. At times I have a really strong gassy odor from my VJ. It's never happened to me before, and only began when I started treatment for BV. At first I thought I had a yeast infection, so I used Monistat 1, and the next day the gas was AWFUL! Ever since then, it happens on and off, usually alternating with the smell from BV. I know that treating an overgrowth of candida can result in bloating and gas from the die-off of the yeast, so I wondered if that was the cause of the gas, rather than BV.


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Posted by Michelle (Butler, PA) on 10/31/2008

I wanted to get back to this site and let them know how I fared. All went well until my period. I would suggest not using tampons until you're really sure its gone. The date is now 10/31/08 and the symptoms have been back for about a week now. I've been douching with the hydrogen peroxide but its getting worse. I finally called my dr. and she ordered me more flagyl. I've run out of my acidophilus, and ran out of hydro. perox. too. I just got some more yesterday. I think letting the liquid sit in you for 3 minutes or so at a time or putting a tampon up there and drenching it with the solution would be good. Also I found relief when I put the acidophilus pills into the douch water. I used PB8, which has 14 billion live bacteria cells in it. Will respond back after my next period and let you know how it goes. Michelle


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Posted by Mz Sick and Tired (Columbus, OH) on 11/05/2008

You know I really think douching makes it worse, no matter what you're douching with. The hydrogen peroxide only works temp. after two to three days the discharge is back and thicker then ever. And honeslty I do feel that the more you douche the further it pushes it up in your vaginal canal. So how long do you feel the need to douche knowing that. Secondly, I only douche right after I forgot to take my Folic and Acidphilus pills, to give me a fresh start then, I will continue to medicate with the vitamins. Even with the vitamins I have a white discharge but no ordor. Sometime you have to think is the douche really working, for bacteria grows in the blood stream thats why there are antiobotics for this. If this was a viral type of infection vs. bacteria then the hydrogen peroxide would kill it and it would be done. Instead you have to keep douching every other day and take vitamins everyday to keep the smell away. So with that said are we just eliminating the smell only. I know that is good enough for many women who have been suffering with stinky papayas. So please give me your feed back and let me know if there are truly long term or perminate results.


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Posted by Lesley Quinton (Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England) on 06/18/2009

I have been suffering from BV for about a year now, a whilst i have not tried as many things as a lot of you ladies have ( im not one for conventional medicines and prefer to home medicate) I do feel at the end of the line, I guess I am lucky as I do not suffer from the smell that bv can produce but i do have a lot of dicharge, which as you are aware can be very depressing. i have tried ___ and orally taken acidophilus, i am yet to try boric acid, but i am going to try acidophilus viginally, this evening .... i'll keep you posted - good luck to all who are trying different things, this bv really is bloody awful.


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Posted by keisha kimble (brooklyn, ny) on 09/14/2008
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for the past two years i been suffering from BV when i first was diagnosed with it i was fortunate enough to say that the medication really worked my BV actually went away for a year and a half unfortunately i started using a product that triggered it again and it came back. this time i wasnt as fortunate because nothing seemed to work for it. i tried the medication and different antibiotics and nothing worked. Anyone that suffer from this terrible thing called BV knows how much strain it puts on your life emotionally and physically.just thinking about it almost made me wanna cry daily. i couldnt enjoy sex and was to embarrassed to even let my boyfriend touch me.i dont know why but i said to myself oneday it just gotta be a home rememdy i wasnt expecting something that would cure it but just something that will relieve me from this god awful smell lol. while on the computer one day i simply typed in home cures for BV and thats when earth clinic popped up i saw the link that said folic acid and acidophilus and i clicked on it at first i wasnt convinced until i started reading the stories of other woman. that night i could barely sleep i couldnt wait for the pharmacy to open in the morning. i went to get the folic acid and the acidophilus but the pharmacy didnt have any folic acid so i just got the acidophilus i couldnt find the tablet so i got the capsules. i took one capsule 10mg 100 million active lactobacilllus. since i had capsules instead of tablets i couldnt insert it so i opened the capsule and poured the powder into my hand and inserted it into my vagina. as soon as i put the powder inside i noticed a difference but it wasnt until the next morning that i realized i had absolutely no discharge,no smell,and no itch i was so happy i wanted to cry. the next day instead of washing with soap i opened a capsule and poured it on my washcloth with nothing but water, i then did the same thing i did the previous day. a whole day went by and still no smell. By the next day my period had started i didnt wanna stop my regimen so i continued doing the same things i was doing before it came. usually when my period come the odor is very strong i could honestly say i havent had any unpleasant smells and i am now two days into my cycle. when it goes off im going to take a douche bottle fill it up with water and open two capsules and use it instead of peroxide i think that would have a more lasting effect. i wanna thank whoever posted this rememdy it truly changed my life for all yall out there thats looking for some relief from BV i wish you the best hopefully it work out for you the same way it did for me.

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Posted by Pepper (Hayward, CA) on 09/15/2008

This is the same feeling I have.I have had BV off and on since I had my 12 year old son.It is so shameful and embarrassing since no matter how much you wash, washing can make it worse, and sometimes stiningly more painful.So what just walk around being a dirty girl. Socially and sexually, so shameful. I will try to stick the pill up, since taking the pill I also noticed more white discharge, again sexually not a turn on, and I would like to be healthy AND not alone forever.They so definately classify BV as what ever it takes to be qualified as research grant worthy so that a real cure, treatment plan, whatever, that works is found.I will also try the bath in ACV, and Im glad they said don't drink it, because even though it makes my stomach hurt, I was just abt to go get myself a bottle.The douche, the fear of a HP douche is just too great for me.But the yougrt consumption increase,I do that do.It'sjust scarey to try so many things.You kno what the Dr.'s always tell us.But we'llc.BIG thanks 2 all, especially to Keisha,Aryanna, and lauren for feelin me.(feelin me=understanding where Im coming from.)


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Posted by Dee (Atl, GA) on 09/09/2008
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I really am grateful to have found this website. I felt compelled to share my experiences and cures. First of all, I wanted to say that I believe that my BV experience first occured when I had a new sexual partner (unprotected). I couldn't believe it! Not only did I rush to get tested for all the STD's, I got an HIV test. I was diagnosed with HPV at age 17 and now I'm 32. I did not test positive for any STD's. I thought this was supposed to be an STD that was non-curable?? I have read that it can go away. Don't understand that too much. However, back to my reoccuring BV...I have had the same problems most of you women have had. Get the typical prescription for Flagyl, Tindemax (which actually worked, until I had unprotected sex once again.) I'm not here to be judged, I know I'm crazier than most. I must also add that I never understood if my boyfriend had anything to do with it. He doesn't have the best oral hygiene in the world if you get my drift, and he doesn't shower before we have unprotected sex. I normally use Dove or Ivory, but I do use much soap "down there". I am so sick of this problem I don't know what to do. It is refreshing to know I'm not the only one in this world who is having such an issue with it. I am somewhat different I guess, because I haven't taken protective matters into my own hands. However, if you get medication for it, and they (doctor's) claim it's not an STD, what gives? I am currently taking acidiolphilus and this is my first day. I took two capsules and unfortunately I am on my menstrual cycle. Yet I can tell a difference in scent. This is usually the 1st sign for me. I have had boric acid inserts as well and they seemed to help. I really feel that when I stick to one partner, I'm better off. Although I'm becoming unsure...Hopefully the acidolphilus capsules work for me. Good Luck.


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Posted by Terry (Savannah, Georgia) on 08/06/2008
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I have been suffering from this god awful thing(BV) for about 2 years now and as the rest of you have stated none of the so called cures from doctors work. I have been taking acidophilus for about 2 years also, it does not work by itself. I just bought the folic acid, wish me luck. I have read where some of you ladies are douching... Let me remind you that you are washing out the bacteria that is needed in your vagina... STOP DOUCHING!!! It is not healthy, i don't care what you're douching with, STOP!!!!!

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Posted by Aryannna (Ottowa, Canada) on 08/31/2008

HI everyone I have been having problems with BV for a few years now, and I want to ask you ladies if once you start taking the Acidophilus you start to have more of that liquidy white stuff come out of you, is it like a flushing process or is it just making me worse? the smell is better but I notice alot more discharge in my underwear. Please anyone?


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Posted by Lauren (Belpre, Ohio) on 09/03/2008

Aryanna, I have also experienced more of a liquid discharge since taking the Acidophilus and Folic Acid. If other symtoms are not increasing such as itching, burning, swelling, I think you're ok. give the Acidophilus and Folic Acid at least a month to work. Also,you should try the Hydogen Peroxide douche. If in doubt, go back to the doctor. Hope this helps.


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Posted by Alex (Little River, United States) on 07/14/2008
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Hello ladies, I sent out a message earlier today that i was going to try Acidophilius. and plain yogurt, they only sold non-fat yogurt but i dont think much of that tiny detail. so far the pain swelling and some of the itching is gone! already and i just started today , I took 2 capsuls of acidophilius and dipped a tapon in some plain yogurt and did my normal cleaning activited around the house with in two hour most of the swelling was gone! and most of the uncomfortable feelings. I'm getting ready to go to bed and i just stuck a acidophilous tablet you know where, i have faith that by morning im going to feel MUCH better!"

07/13/2008: Alex (scvpmedia200607[at]yahoo.com) from Little River, United States writes: "Since the summer of 2006 I have been suffering on and off miserably from BV and yeast infections. Any time I have a flare up it is either after my period or after I have been swimming or in a wet bathing suit for more than two hours. This is a huge problem because I do alot of work in the water. The multiple sex partners that my Dr. is convinced I have, because of my constant falre ups, is a crock since I have a steady boyfriend and wouldnt dream of cheating. I have tried Triconazole, for the yeast infections and my dr. has put me on all too many BV antibiotics. I'm about to leave and go buy plain yogurt and some acidophilus. Thanks for the posting ladies and I will report back as soon as i get any result. But ladies definatly dont stay in wet bathing suits for too long if you get BV alot it just adds to a new flare up, which is something alot of dr.s forget to tell you I have been to so many and no one ever told me until I found one female nurse at my dr. office who told me about too much moisture for too long will trigure the bacteria


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Posted by Ann (napoli, italy) on 03/03/2008
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I`M DONE WITH BV!!!..HERE`S WHAT I DID: 17 yrs on and off with BV ... this is what I do.
When i was 22 I got it all the time..every month.I am 39 now. I have no symtoms now.
'They were still studying it, and i was a guinea pig so to speak with my doc trying boric acid pills placed in the vagina to help make it a nuetral place so to speak. it never helped. she said my boyfriends` sperm was acidic. i was always in long term relationships.... so it had to be something i was doing.

I started taking ACIDOPHILUS PILLS .... they work...but the trick is..... you must ALWAYS take them .. as in every day....forever. not just when you are having BV. trust me....this helps.. then... you MUST be VIGILANT about washing your privates IMMEDIATELY after long days and workouts.....THIS IS A MUST! I am american but i moved to italy 11 yrs ago....now this is why I am literally free from BV: they have bides here....you know the little sink like thing you squat over to wash...
That has made it soooo convinient. now here is how i wash: ( dont laugh..i`m serious) squat in the tub.. wash with neutral soap non perfumed (i like dove) wash only on the outside...rinse well... then get your finger in there... (JUST DO IT) SWIRL IT AROUND... removing the discharge... scooping it out so to speak until there is non left.. constently rinsing your fingers off. now do this once a day (I do it twice) do it also AFTER SEX...Scoop out that sperm so it has no chance of upsetting your balance. have your man wash before sex...(make it fun ladies so he doesnt think he`s in a clinic) this washing is also great while you are on your period...it actually lessons a day of your period... because you are not waiting for every last bit of dischargeblood to ease its way out...
I have had to teach so many friends of mine how to wash... and the majority of women here where i live do not know how to do this.... if you use soap once a day... you can just do it with water after that. if there is not enough time to wash after gym... make sure you have a washcloth and do it that way in the bathroom.... It will literally make you oderless. to you ladies who already do this... I`m glad... but those of you who dont... start right now

ok the rundown:
1.) acidophillus pills plus eat yogurt. you must space them out during the day to keep the good bacteria in your system all day. 4 pills morn.. yogurt afternoon... 3- pills at night...

2.) Wash using the finger method at least once a day (careful not to get soap inside)

3.) you must make your boyfriend wash... I mean gals.. we have all encountered a sweaty member or two in our romps no? he``s got to wash that sweat off of there!

You keep doing this... forever... you will find that you will no longer have bv in your life... now this is a prevention!!!! so i would usually do the cleocin cream for 7 days, or the flagyl which i think works well but take with the acidophillus and eat tons of yogurt. make it your lifestyle.
good luck

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Posted by Leshelee (Montgomery, Alabama) on 06/28/2008

I read all the comments and tried everything. I got BV last year and it has been hell since. the doctors dont know what to do. So when i read the site i tried some of the things you ladies said. Nothing worked, the peroxide douche made it worse. But now that i see you take so make pills a day i will increase, and let everyone know if it works. I pray it do.


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Posted by Liz (Detroit, MI) on 07/05/2008

Finally after having BV reoccuring since I was 11 (I would notice a fishy smell after I washed with soap) 22 years later, I have finally found acidophilus and bifidus tablets. I have am also using folic acid. Even if I have to take this for ever, I'm glad to be free of it.


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Posted by Ivette (New Britain, CT) on 08/02/2008

Quick question ... exactly how much is in each acidophilus pill you take?


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Posted by Renata (Fairfield, California) on 08/27/2008

I have spent the last few hours researching home remedies for Bacteria vaginosis on the internet. I am at my wits end! Did you try the Acidophilus pill and where did you find it? Do you dissolve pill in a small amount of water and insert with a tampon(???) In addition to taking the pill orally? I was confused by all of the comments from this page. Boric acid- Did you try this? If so where did you find this item also. Any help or comments you can provide would be oh so grateful. I truly understand every women that has had to deal with this problem. I have had a problem with BV for many years but I used the traditional method (temp I must add) but nevertheless I went to the doctors for the flagyl gel or pill. I am currently in between jobs thus no insurance coverage.Therefore I am out of luck with a quick cure. Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide.


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Posted by indy stylist (indianapolis, indiana) on 02/24/2008
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folic acid and acidophilus works wonders for bv. thanks so very much for this remedy!!! i can truly say this works and i feel great!! absolutely nothing has ever worked and i am praying that this keeps me chemically balanced. i have suffered with bv for years and years. medications only cured me for a moment for bv to only return time and time again. i have spent countless dollars on medication and doctor visits. i am just bso thankful and consider this a true blessing. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE try this remedy if you suffer with bv, it truly works.


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Posted by kali (Kona, Hawaii) on 01/30/2008
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I had BV very bad. First I decided to end my relationship with my boyfriend. He has several lady friends so even if he got treated, he would continue to pass crap to me. Over the next week I tried a douche with ACV and then tried miconazole, Then Baking soda douche. All to no avail and getting worse. Went to clinic where The Nurse Practictioner put me on 3 days of Antibiotic followed by 7 days of Flagyl. I decided to do it reluctantly. But it didn't seem like it was clearing up by day 4. I kept taking the meds but tried the suggestion on the hydrogen Peroxide.. still no clear up. Then tried Boric Acid. That seemed to help a little. Then stopped that and drank unsweetened cranberry juice, ate plain organic yogurt and took acidolphilus too. I put a small amount of yogurt mixed with the acidophilus inside my punahni for several days. Also I used a hair dryer to keep the area there dry after using the toilet and washing off. The combination of these actions seemed to help. But I still have some BV. Not nearly what it was before. I will report again next week.

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Posted by Jamie (Atlanta, Ga) on 01/04/2012

So glad to know that I am not the only one suffering with this horrible problem. The smell is embarassing and I always feel dirty. I have suffered with this for years. Generally right before my cycle, or when using condoms so this really sucks. I worked for an OBGYN in 2000 and the only thing that has ever worked was metrogel (not generic version) 3 non-consecutive nights for 6 weeks and to my surprise I was fine for about 4 years! I have been having a problem convincing my doc that this works for me and can't get the rx. I also use iodine douches and this works if I catch it early on. Good luck everyone!


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Posted by Lisa (Nashville, Tennessee) on 01/19/2008
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re: Lisa follows up. I continued with acidophilus and folic acid but when I noticed little to no change I switched to a stronger acidopholis (10 billion CFU) and added the hydrogen peroxide douche into the regimen. 3 days later the discharge has finally lessened and the smell is gone today. I've read you have to use the peroxide daily for 2 weeks. If that doesnt work I'm going to try the boric acid which I've researched and it has antibiotic properties.


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Posted by Lisa (Nashville, Tennessee) on 01/13/2008
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I've been taking 800mcg of folic acid 4 acidophilus tablets (1 billion cfu per tablet) daily since the start of my cycle (7th). Things look a little different, but too early to tell you if the odor is gone. I'll get back to update everyone in a couple of days which is usually when the discharge begins to return. . .


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Posted by Lisa (Nashville,Tennessee) on 01/07/2008
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Diagnosed with THIS episode of BV over a year ago. Dr. prescribed flagyl, metro-gel (both usually work for me), clindese, and OTC rePHresh...none have worked for this bout. As soon as treatment is finished symptoms return. I noticed that no one has stated they were able to stop the courses of folic acid and acidophilus??? Today my cycle started. So I figured this is as good as time as any to start the regimen of folic acid and acidophilus to restore my vaginal PH. Stay tuned.


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Posted by Terri (Jacksonville, Fl) on 09/07/2011

Wooooow, it is so good to see that I am not the only one suffering from this. Finally, my doctor and I figured it out. My vagina is alergic to my husbands sperm. GO FIGURE.... So now I take PB8 (acidophilus) daily and it keeps it away. It was difficult telling my husband this so I had him go to the doctor with me... This has been the best product ever! I did the boric acid suppositories, the gels, creams, pills, yogurt and everything you could think of... This has been a sure fire cure!


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Posted by Lyra (winston salem, NC) on 09/24/2007
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For a long long time, a couple of years i guess, i have battled with BV on and off. The last time it was bad, it lasted for about 7 months and just got worse and worse. It was so embarrassing, i didn't want to have anything to do with my partner sexually. i couldn't enjoy it because i was just so embarrassed. It was ruining our relationship. i thought it was a yeast infection all the time but i took medicine and it never went away. Then i looked online and saw BV and read about it. i just happened to come across a website that said to insert acidophilus pill into ur vagina, and also to try inserting plain yogurt once a week always to maintain healthy balance if you are sensitive to getting BV. So i tried the acidophilus before i went to bed, the next morning my symptoms were almost gone, so the next night i did the yogurt, and that was it. i was cured...all this time of going through everything, and it was that easy. But regretfully i didn't do the once a week thing. SO then 7 months later, i got it again, i think from taking too many baths with a lot of soap and stuff. So this time, i did the acidophilus pill, but when i inserted it, i also put plain yogurt on it, the next day i woke up and it was gone. Its amazing. i just can't believe it works that well. But im happy. i would recommend that to everyone. Just make sure that when you buy the acidophilus MAKE SURE that it is NOT in capsule form, make sure it is a plain regular pill that will dissolve, because i used a capsule and it did not dissolve, just got really sticky and it was really bad. Anyways, i hope that everyone here can get rid of this terrible thing. Good luck.


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Posted by foneny (mt pocono , pa) on 08/29/2007
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re: BV Cure -- the insertion of plain yogurt worked for me. instead of using the acv, i spread the yogurt on the exterior service also and washed it off the next morning. i had relief from the burning, itching, and smell in about 15 minutes.


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Posted by Lynne (Columbia, MD) on 07/13/2007
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When I read that BV returns even after antibiotics I decided taking that route would be pointless, so I researched other ways to treat it. What works for me is taking one acidophilus pill a day, and increasing the amount of yogurt products I eat/drink. Particularly Kefir seems to be helpful, as it has, I believe, a higher concentration of active cultures than regular yogurt. Also, I mixed vitamin E oil with a few drops of tea tree oil, placed this on a wet wash rag and wiped the area. I have also done this with ACV and tea tree oil, but the vitamin E oil prevents drying, which will help with the itching.

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Posted by Still Frustrated With This Mess (Miami, Florida) on 05/16/2010

LADIES! Please be careful when trying these home remedies. Just because the odor or itch is gone does not necessarily mean the entire infection is gone too. Make sure you are still seeing your OBGYN to ensure the infection is gone for good. As always, schedule your annual Pap Smear for overal vaginal health. I have suffered with BV and yeast infections for five years now and I feel the same about antibiotics(temporary fix.) I started taking probiotic pills (L.BAC) and the odor disappeared so I thought it was gone. But I went to my OBGYN and she said I was still infected. I will try this folic acid and acidophilus combo to see the outcome. Should my partner get tested? He is not circumcised and I believe that is the reason I keep getting infected because it is harder for him to stay clean due to the extra foreskin. Also does NuvaRing really work to prevent BV?


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Posted by Lei (Cdo, Mindanao) on 10/27/2012

I'm just want to ask if where I could buy some lactobacillus acidophilus pills or any tablet. I went to pharmacy but they dont have any acidophilus pills


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Posted by Eatlo (Dallas, Texas) on 11/19/2012

Just so y'all know peroxide cooks the skin. It's not even a good method to clean wounds. Only soap and water. So with that being said you might not want to wash or rinse with an agent that burns the skin! Especially not your sensitive vagina walls. It will "numb" it one day maybe to but to me your only adding fuel to the fire. If antibiotics won't heal then invest in probiotics and vitamins. A positive mind heals.


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Posted by Shay (Phenix City, Al) on 02/27/2012

I was wondering could someone provide me with a name of the refrigerated Probiotic or Acidophilus? I really wuld appreciate it. It took me for ever to find an organic grocery store and now that I have found one, I need the name of the right stuff to get. I am so sick and tired of being embarrassed to have sex with my fiance. It seems as if the odor doesn't bother him as much as it bothers me. I really appreciate this website because I thought that I would never be able to find a "cure" for this nasty crap!! Thank you so much ladies for sharing your stories also!!!!


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Posted by Sherri (Brooklyn, Ny) on 02/27/2012

Hey Shay, the one you want to get starts with "Femdophlus" also there is another one with 50 billion live cultures, I hate to say it did not work for me, I am so ashamed having this, embarassed too, ppl think I smell on purpose, I get laughed at school, and ppl avoid me, I do not have sex at all, what for?having the room smell like rotten fish is not attractive, I do not know what to do, today I made my 7th appointment for the GYN, I used to have a life, now I have a horror of a life, I start externship tomorrow and Im terrified they will be rid of me because Im gonna smell up the office:((I tried it all and my body rejects all the remedies, Im sad all the time and I cry cry cry so much, I swear only God can help me now because Im very suicidal with this thing. My clothes stink, I can't sit for long because I smell, I swear the things we take for granted. This has led me to a bad drinking problem too, Im just being honest...

BV has taken my life and I do not know if I will ever have it back. Going on 9 damn years, that is a damn shame. I was always afraid of HIV and other things, I never heard of this crap before, neither has anyone I have told. Im so depressed writing this. My vagina is gone, I met a nice man and I have to let him go because he does not deserve this.. I swear I never knew the vagina could smell so damn bad. Fishy, ugh, no one wants to smell that, not even me, Im even taking this expensive herbal pill I ordered online starts with a "F" do not buy that, it is waste of money!!!! But I was and am desperate.. Oh God I hate waking up thinking about this all day and night.. What kind of life is this?even when I get my period it is really bad!!! Where is the real cure for this?


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Posted by Shay (Phenix City, Al) on 02/28/2012

Hey Sherry! Thanks for that information. Yes, I too have been dealing with this for a while now. And yes it reeks.... REALLY BAD! I wear a pad (not a liner) EVERYday. Liners just don't cover up enough of the smell for me. I am very insecure going out in public because of this because I think that someone is going to smell me. I am so sick and tired of living with this and it consuming my mind! It is ridiculous. I don't see how my boyfriend has been hanging in there for these six years. But he is so understanding and I am very thankful for that. I am going to try the live cultures and see how it does. But again thanks and let's hope we can get this nasty crap under control!!!!


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Posted by Jb9397 (Hagerstown, Md, Usa) on 02/28/2012

@Sherri, I feel your pain I've been dealing with BV since 1998 and it has ruined my life :( I've tried so many remedies been to countless drs only to not have a cure. I don't understand how this happen and why I can't get rid of it. I'm glad I found this site because I thought I was the only one dealing with this. And I think it's just awful that so many woman are suffering and no one has found a way to cure this. This condition is not a easy thing to live with I'm also depressed and I don't even feel like a person. I find it amazing how I get different advise from drs. Some say that your diet has no effect on BV and then I read on internet where others are saying it does. So which is it?? I was wondering has anyone changed their diet and cured BV? I've tried garlic, tea tree oil, peroxide, apple cidar vinegar, countless metro gel, flagyl you name it I've tried it and all things only provide a short time relief if any. I do take a probiotic daily not sure that it is doing anything but I hope maybe one day the good bacteria will take hold. I just ordered yesterday a product call purfem probiotics its good bacteria that you insert in the vagina so I'm hoping to find some relief I will post on the product if I find it works. I'm sorry to all you ladies who are suffering with this horrible monster and hope and pray we find a cure soon.


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Posted by Frustrated (San Francisco, Ca) on 02/29/2012

Has any ones tried that website http://www.thebacterialvaginosis.com want to buy the ebook but I don't want to pay if its not a cure any thoughts?? I'm super frustrated!! I thought my man was cheating on me this whole time but I smell like fish and it's super embarassing! I dont even know what to do!??


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Posted by Sheri (Ny, Brooklyn) on 03/02/2012

This is Sherie again, No do not buy the e book, it is a waste of money, my sister got it and it is just everything that is on the internet in a book... I started internship this week, yesterday I was able to be around the other students with a limited smell, I have been taking that herbal pill that starts with a "F", maybe I need to take more, who knows, but I felt good yesterday:) My period just left, and let see what the next 3 weeks will be like, I changed my diet and that did not help at all, I bought colodial silver and some powerful acidphilus and Im gonna continue to take my herbal pill, this damn thing cost so much money, I miss my vagina so much, as I know all of u do too, Im not a dirty woman, Im clean, and this has got to go, BV has taken my life and I want it back!!! Im sorry to say this I rather have cancer, I rather not be humiliated and embarassed and laughed at, I read tea tree oil suppositories r good, But I do not have a credit card to buy them, I used to take these yeast pill 2 years ago, and I had sex with np, no odor, then they took it off the market:(( so maybe I will look to buy some yeast pills to help me out, Im not looking to have sex, because I do not want any STDs:(( I swear only God can help me now... I wi let u know how the week went, I will post next Friday...


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Posted by Shay (Phenix City, Alabama) on 03/07/2012

Hey yall!! Since posting on here, I didn't go to the store but I did start using what I had in my house and that was Peroxide. I didn't make a douche I just wash with it 3 -4 times a day. Good news, the smell is gone and the discharge isn't as much. I just wet a white was cloth with warm water and then add some Peroxide. It does burn for the first minute or so but I guess that's due to the BV and I guess it's a sign that it is working. But I do not want to just try this as I know that BV will come back. I will give another update when I try other methods. Thanks girls for all of the advice and I will be coming back for another update in hopes that it will help you all!! Let's all just stay positive about this and ourselves! WE ARE BEAUTIFUL WOMEN INSIDE AND OUT


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Posted by Sherri (Brooklyn, Ny) on 03/07/2012

Hey Shay that is good news!!!! I'm still smelling like fish, ugh, I'm gonna wash with that u said, because that douche can cause yeast infections!!! I'm trying so hard to stay positive, I hate squirming around people, I just want my life back the way it was!!! Keep us posted, yes we all r beautiful, btw going back to the doctor April 26, I'm desperate!!!


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Posted by Mariah (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States) on 08/19/2012

Have any of you inserted acidophilus into your vagina during your period? I dont know why, maybe it was stupid but I did it yesterday night because I dont want the BV to come back when my period is over. My period stopped all night though. Should I be worried? If you can, please help me!


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Posted by Lissa (Savannah, Ga) on 03/23/2013

OMG...... For years I thought something was wrong with me!! I have dealt with this problem since my teenage years. I am 35 yrs old and still this infection continues to haunt me! Nothing seems to work. I asked my gyno what I could do to end this and he replied" STOP HAVING SEX"!!! Over the years my body took a turn.... Hormonal I guess! I just want my vagina back!! I am glad that I fund this website!! It's very informational!! I will try some of these remedies!!


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Posted by Soreone2 (San Diego, Ca, Usa) on 04/04/2013

Well the Doctor's and BigPharma don't want us to heal of these horrible infections because if we did, they wouldn't make any money right? We'd stop going to the Doctor. The FDA won't approve any natural remedy especially if it's not patented, as they don't make any money out of it. I've been reading the comments here re: BV cause I've been suffering from it for quite some time too. I'm gonna try some of the remedies. I have been battling BV, take Flagyl, then a yeast infection flares up. It's a damm cycle. So now I'm gonna try natural remedies. I guess I'll have to give up wine too, since it makes the pH sugary and it's not good. Will buy alkaline water too. I'll let you know if I am successful. Good luck to you all and please update with your results. I've noticed there's only one more comment here this year so far.


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Posted by Cynde (Garland, Tx) on 05/30/2013

I bought the refrigerated capsules like they talk about on here and took 2 orally and 1 in my vagi, seems good.


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Posted by Bvfree (Walterboro, Sc) on 11/24/2011

Try douching with some freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. It will reset the ph in your vagina and you will be free of bv and it is all natural. I used a half a grapefruit to squeeze the juice and douched with it. I did not mix it with water and it did not burn. It is a magnificent cure for bv. Let me know if it works for you. Be blessed.


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Posted by Esthar (London, Uk) on 11/30/2011

I have been battling with BV for a very long time. I tried a range of acidophilus brands and methods: from the most expensive one (especially created for women) to supermarket plain live culture yogurts. I've taken them orally, I've inserted them, I combined with Folic Acid etc... I also followed many different kinds of methods suggested by BV sufferers: ACV, honey, most of over the counter gels, garlic/probiotic pessaries, peroxide douche* (*side effect: it gave me a horrible thrush infection, something I had never experienced before - at least my BV is pain/itch free), etc. But in my case BV was so resistant that I was never able to get hid of it - the awful BV smell/discharge remained persistent. Frustration was high.

Then, last week I decided to try my last resort - antibiotics. I went for the "classic" twice a day oral course of Metronidazole 500mg/for five days (doctor's recommendation). I must say that, at first, after researching online about other users comments, I was very scared - just by reading about the side effects people experienced on this drug made me feel sick. But I took the risk - it was my last shot. I took all the precautions I could during the treatment - made sure my stomach was full before taking the tablet and took plenty of live culture yogurt and cheap acidophilus a couple of hours after each tablet. Studies pointed that taking probiotics might help to prevent BV recurrence and it can also minimize the side effects of antibiotics (despite knowing that most bacterias good/bad will die off the antibiotic effect).

I'm glad to say that only 7 days after starting this treatment something worked for me. I didn't experience any discomfort during the treatment and today I can announce that for the first time in years I'm BV smell/discharge free! I'm not celebrating, I know it's very recent, and, as we know, the chances of getting it back are quite high. But my strategy now is to fight it with all the natural methods in order to prevent it. I'm taking live culture yogurt daily and a high strength probiotic tablet with folic acid 2X day. I will try as many natural methods as I can, hoping this will keep stuff under check in the long term. I will post updates.

My top tip is: never give up! You must be persistent and patient until you find out what works best for you! In my case, acidophilus didn't work as a "cure" for BV, but certainly will be a valuable method of prevention. Good luck to us all!


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Posted by Momat27 (Union City, Ga) on 12/02/2011

That is what I am doing, I took the antibiotic got it cleared up now I am trying to prevent it from even coming back so far I have been free for 1 mth.


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Posted by Rose (Tupelo, Ms/usa) on 01/11/2012

Ok well I have had bv for about 5 years now also I'm only 20 years old but Ive had it since I was about 15 and I was not sexually active until after I was 18 (noting I was married already) the problem is is that I knew it couldn't have been normal but I didn't say anything because I wasn't sure..... After I got married my husband would ask why the odor was there during sex and I honestly didn't know so I suggested because your d*** stinks but it wasn't him it was me!!! I finally got treated with correct antibiotics 2 years ago but then it came back and then I got pregnant so until I was 6 months pregnant I just had to live with it I would take the medicine and be fine and then boom it came back soon! I finally bought this feminine wash from walmart that has really made a difference for me but every now and then I smell that horrible odor..... I see people have left their partners to keep a cure but I love my husband and am very happy. Is there anyone who has tried these remedies and in a marriage who just like me will not get divorced over THIS?? Please help...... I just want to be bv free and understand this crap it's so frustrating being paranoid all the time it's basically a disease also I haven't tried any of the remedies but I will soon!!


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Posted by Sheri (Ny, My) on 01/16/2012

What the hell is BV? and why don't women know about it? I never heard of it in my life and I tell you I have had this for sometime now, I feel ashamed, humiliated, embarassed and the list goes on, I never had any vag problems before, now I have this creature, I cannot stop crying, I used to be fun, active, sexy and everything outgoing, now I'm a shell in my own body, I feel no confidence at all, the doctors suck, been to the gyn 6 times and same ol BS, this is a damn shame women have to encounter such a ugly thing and lose your sex life, I tried everything here and nothing is working. I'm glad some things worked for some of you, I can't even sit down and get up, thinking ppl will smell me, this is really bad, and it is just a little discharge with bad odor, I do not burn nor itch, thank god because I could not deal with that.

I met this handsome prince, he is all I want in a man, but I can't even be close to him because I feel like a freak, I do not know what else to do, all I do is pray, I feel all your pain ladies and I hope no more women get this, I got this douching, so it was my fault:(( I did not know it would mess up my PH, I want to laugh again but all I do is cry, I wish I was rich so I can just stay home and avoid people, but to be around ppl is so so so difficult, as u all may know.. I'd rather have stinky feet, than a nasty vagina, I have a ten year old daughter and I tell her take care of yourself, I have a bad personality now, she knows I'm different and does not understand, I'm depressed severely, I hate this, I am not a fish, I am a woman and this is killing my life, I want to marry that new man, and I do not think so with this.. I'm gonna go now, I have nothing more to say, goodluck...


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Posted by Pregnant And Frusterated (Ny) on 01/21/2012

I have been dealing with this issue for 5 months now... I hae taken the gel that gave me the most disgusting reaction in the form of a wet tissue discharge. I took the pill for 2 months straight, it came back. Now I am 3.5 months pregnant and it is still present. I am married for 13 years and I have NEVER EVER had this issue and I barely douched. I am going crazy. I want to make love but I am ashamed. I can't stand up becasue I smell it, and if I do than I know that other people do as well. I feel so insecure it's not funny. Good thing that my love has a great sense of humor. But on the outside I am laughing but on the inside I am crying constantly. I read that this can affect my pregancy and this is another red flag. What do I do????? I know what you all are going through especially those who never had this before, funny thing that I read that this infection is on the rise which makes me think maybe we are getting this natural infection from something that we are eating. Just a thought.


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Posted by Star (Portland, Or) on 01/21/2012

Boric acid capsules have been working for me.

Blood, semen and cervical mucus bring vaginal ph to 7.0 where it should be around 4. on average. Using tampons during a cycle and changing 2-4 hours helps remove blood but not healthy bacteria. I personally urinate immediately after intimacy which helps remove most semen and use a boric acid capsule right after.

This has been a preventative since I have been dealing with BV for almost 2 years. I'm looking forward to this method in keeping me BV free.

An antibotic can help, Metrodenzanole works best for me when BV is strong. Kills it immediately. Boric Acid helps after intimacy and use tampons every cycle.

Taking new chapter probiotic daily, CONSISTENLY helps in overall good bacterial health.


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Posted by Soraya (Oakland, Ca) on 02/07/2012

Ordered some boric acid supps. I hope it works. I have been taking the new chapter probiotic as well. it helps a lot!


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Posted by Showlove (Fairborn, Oh, U.s.a) on 04/05/2012

Hello Ladies! Well I first devolped BV during my first pregnancy. It resulted in a miscarriage. I didn't get BV again until 5 years later. The doctors gave me Metro Gel. I seemed to work however I caught a yeast infection. A few days later the BV came back. I got pregnant a second time. Took the gel, caught a yeast infection and days later the BV came back. Resulting in another miscarriage at 4 months. After that miscarriage it seems like I became a BV infected all the time. I got a new doctor and she was the only that has ever told me about the imbalance of flora so she told me to take probiotics. Well I wet to Walmart and purchased the acid/probiotics pills and when I miss a dose or finish the bottle the BV would come back. Sometimes the probiotics didn't work so I thought maybe I should get a more pricey brand. I purchase a bottle from GNC. I thought it was working until I ran out then the BV was back. This was frustrating. Constantly worried if someone smelled an odor. I read on different forums about different remedies. The yogurt tampon didn't work for me. I never had the fishy odor everyone talks about but it was an unpleasant odor. Hard to describe. Back to the yogurt tampon. It gave me an irritation. I still had a discharge. The foul odor was back within a day or two. Someone mention apple cidar vinegar is a cure. I didn't believe because I have bathe with distilled vinegar in the vaginal area every now and then since getting BV. I doesn't cure it but I do love it because it cuts the odor. Always works before having sex. I have been reading different forums. Someone mentioned cranberry juice. Well I did started drinking 100% cranberry juice and taking probiotics. Still had a discharge but the odor was somewhat gone during the time I was taking both. After the juice and pills..... IT'S BACK! SO frustrating and I decided I probably won't be able to carry full term because of this.

Ok here it is.... After suffering two miscarriages and having chronic BV, Instead of taking one acid/probiotic pill as instructed on the bottle I take more. Since BV is an overgrowth and unbalance of harmful bacteria I decided to take 3-4 pills in the morning and 3-4 pills in the evening. I did this for 2 days. Guess what? When I went to use the bathroom on the 2nd day I DID NOT HAVE AN ODOR OR DISCHARGE. It is now going on 2 weeks. Still no odor or discharge. This is the longest I have ever been without BV and I'm so freakin happy. I might have to take the pills for the rest of my life but I rather do that than worry if someone smell the odor. I have also switched to Dial Anti bacterial soap. Will keep you posted.


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Posted by Linda (Hilo, Hawaii) on 04/07/2012

Ok, I wanted the subject heading to be Boric Acid Douche. But anyway, here is the recipie I've been using; 1/2 teaspoon boric acid to 1 cup water. The boric acid is for sale through amazon.com. I mix up a bottle of the stuff and then dilute it further by filling a douche bottle half way with the boric acid solution and then top it off with water. I know this is much milder than what others are using but it works for me. I use this if I start to get a tangy taste in my vagina. It works great. You can douche just after having sex and then it rinses everything out and seems to help restore the balance. As a side note I also take femflora probiotics orally one a day or once every other day.

In the past I have tried apple cider vinegar and yogurt douche and monistat and they never really helped completely. I also used to try placing a probiotic capsule up inside the vagina cavity after using the monistat or some other such thing. I also used to try tea tree oil suppositories. But I have been very happy with the boric acid douche. I think it's the best I've found so far. It keeps me tasting good down there. Additionally I think a good book is 'heal pelvic pain" by amy stein because the stretches and strengthing exercises can help with muscle tension. And while I'm recommending things I don't get paid to recommend I'll throw in a word for the Kegel8 machine. you can order it from britan and it really helps improve muscle tone and tightness.


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Posted by Kvee (Los Angeles, Ca/USA) on 07/29/2012

Monistat is for yeast infection. BV is not cause by yeast. You've been treating the wrong monster there.


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Posted by Silver Star (Palo Alto, Ca) on 10/03/2012

I MAY BE CURED! I put hydrogen peroxide on a tampon and left it in twice in one day(one hour on the morning and one hour in the afternoon) and the smell went away. I thought I smelled something a few days later and did the hydrogen peroxide tampon again. that was three weeks ago and I haven't had a smell since :)!! I have had this issue for two years and hesitantly used the antibiotic applicator my gyn prescribed a few months ago. the smell came back less than a month later. I just ordered phemdophilus online and am going to start taking that as well. SO very grateful for this website!!!


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Posted by Paris (St. Petersburg, Florida) on 02/20/2013

I am so glad to see that there are others like me that are suffering from bv... Ive had bv for about 10 yrs now. Way before I even begin to think about having sex. Back in the 6th grade.. Its very terrible that I still have these symptoms and im 22 now.. It's very embarrasing. Im very embarrased to tell my boyfriend about it. I don't want him to judge me. Any meds the doc prescribes never works! Its so frustrating. If its nt bv its a yeast infection!! It gets to the point im embarrassed to go to the doc because nothing helps.. But ive done research on femdophilis. im gnna try hopefully I get some kind of results...


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Posted by Stefduzhair (Las Vegas, Nevada) on 04/10/2012

I live in Las Vegas Nv... I have never heard of that type of store or acidophilus, but would love to find it.... I love Acidophilus and all the remedies on here they have truly saved my health and sanity!


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Posted by Jkl (Chicago, Il) on 03/22/2011

I have been suffering for over a year and have been given flagyll and that did not work I started taking the acipophilus but I have read online that it's a very short fix because that type only grows in yogurt and not in our vagina.

My doctor has this "remedy" she uses to help people. I have tried it and it does help get rid of it for a week but she has said it has cured people as well. She told be to put one tablespoon of hibiclens with one liter of warm warm and douche once a week for six weeks. It absolutely gets rid of all odor and smell but I do not know how safe the long term use of it is. It is an antiseptic so I have no idea.. It doesn't hurt me or irritated me. I hope this helps and please please reply back if this has helped to cure you.


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Posted by Jerzee_gurll (Desoto, Texas) on 03/22/2011

OMG thank you sooooooooo much, I have some hibiclens at the house, I will def keep you posted on my progress


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Posted by Sufferer (Greenville, Nc, Us) on 04/14/2011

I have been a sufferer of bv for the past year and a half and it is very embarrassing. I am so depressed about this and I'm glad to have found this site. Is hibiclens and the acidophilus pills over the counter or is it something I can buy over the counter. Help please.


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Posted by Help With Bv (Canton, Oh) on 04/21/2011

@Sufferer: Do you also have a whitish layer on your toung? They call it candida. I just wonder if its a symptom along with the bv or just a coincidence. I've been suffering so long and no luck yet!


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Posted by Mommainternet (Raleigh, Nc) on 07/14/2011

A thank you to Justfindingout from Houston who wrote about BV Treatment Homeopathic Time-Release Vaginal Insert she found at Walgreens. I had a reoccuring bout of BV with no symptoms other than a change in my urine flow. Was about to set up an appt with a urologist when I read your post and decided to give it a try. Worked very well and loved being able to cure it naturally. Thanks for taking the time to post here.


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Posted by Roxanne (Ny) on 07/15/2011
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To mommaintenet I used H2020 and so far rhis week no smell, I mean I im so grateful, I have some discharge, not a lot, but that fish smell is gone GOOD!!!


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Posted by Sally (Dayton, Ohio) on 08/14/2011

I'm happy to find this sight. For the last few months I've had the fishy odor. I had BV plenty of times before in college so I'm familiar because I couldn't get rid of it for about a year or two. I finally took a cranberry, goldenseal and garlic combination everyday for months and one day it went away. Anywho, this time my doc is saying nothing is wrong, but I KNOW it is. I smell horrible. So I'm going to get the over the counter homeopathic remedy and see if that works. I did start taking acidophilis and the cranberry combination for about a week, but the odor is embarassing. I'm so self-conscious. Thanks for the info. I love google. Lol!


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Posted by Relieved (Sarasota, Fl) on 08/29/2011

I too have suffered from BV for years. Because I do not eat yogurt (don't like the sour taste), I had almost given up when I ran across a website. This product really works. The only draw back is that it does not cure the problem but does help get rid of the smell. It can be a bit pricey and you have to take a pill twice a day, but to some it is so worth it. If anyone has a product that actually cures BV I would love to know.


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Posted by 1earthling (Burlington, Ia, United States) on 09/08/2011

Thank you all so very much for having posted and thank goodness this site was invented!!

I've only suffered from BV for 2-1/2 years but my physician was only interested in receiving the office visit fee not in helping me at all.

When I went to her the 1st time, she took a pap but said it's fine, the 2nd time, she didn't even have me disrobe or examine me in any way but took all of 3 minutes to tell me, you're getting older, old women just smell that way (?!! Wow) both times she took $100 and didn't prescribe anything.

I've been spending a fortune on pads over the past 2-1/2 years and it's never happened before. Until I read that others suffer this and that there's an actual cure!! Thank you!!

I'm going to buy that after work tonight and promise to come back and give a righteous Yea, Nay or Neutral in 2 weeks (I figure that's long enough to know if it works and will continue to work).


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Posted by Meg (Phoenix, Az) on 09/10/2011

@ Canton: The white layer on your tongue is called Thrush which is just a yeast infection in your mouth. Try eating some yogurt & rinsing with diluted hydrogen peroxide.

As far as BV, I was being prescribed Flagyl which was not working. A co-worker suggested the hydrogen peroxide/water douche & it helped sooo much. I get it all the time but I know I have it because it starts to burn when I pee. Hope this helps.


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Posted by Ab (Minneapolis, Mn) on 09/26/2011

I have suffered from this on and off for awhile now. I'm a big fan of NOT using antibiotics because it only makes it worse long term. I know people are talking about acidophilus, which I use regularly and is great but I also wanted to share a link I discovered recently. I was in the doctors office and she said try changing your detergent and using cotton underwear but it wasn't adding up. Then I realized it was when I went on birth control!!! When I went off I was fine, then I started again and boom! Cronic infections again.

I did have one person tell me though, that white vinegar works to help balance the Ph in our bodies. I've tried it both in me and just adding it to my bath. It's a little more instant than the acidophilus. Make sure it's bv tho and not a yeast infection!


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Posted by Jtea (New York, Ny) on 01/07/2011

Hello there, I am a sufferer of BV and I've recently been trying to treat myself with the hydrogen peroxide douche and acidophilus pills. For three nights, I took two pills each, one orally and one vaginally, but tonight I felt something down there and found one pill, completely intact, in my underwear!!! This means the other two are still in my vagina! And since I used an applicator to insert them, they're out of my finger's reach. Will they come out eventually like this one pill did? If they don't, do I have to go to the doctor and have them take it out? Thanks in advance!!

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Posted by Annie (Baltimore, Md) on 01/22/2011

Hi! No, don't worry about the other two. I insert acidophilus pills in my vagina every once in awhile and they will absorb into your body due to the moisture in your vagina. I'm assuming that they are the caplets and do not have a plastic coating on the outside like a liquid pill would. In that case, they may not dissolve or will take a much longer time.


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Posted by Inthe Sameboat (Atlanta, Ga) on 01/25/2011

I see that I am not the only suffer of bv, yeast and bladder infections. It's has been a horrible experience for me too. I did get rid of the yeast by making a boric acid douche. But the bv did not go away and may have made it worse. I then was prescribed Cipro for bladder infection and Metronidazole for 7 days which then brought on the yeast again. I did do the boric acid douche for 2 days and perioxde douche for 2 days, along with Acuflora by mouth 2 x times per day (which contain Lactobacillius acidophilus, and L rhamnosus along with bifidobacterium bifidum and some other things. ) I also take 1x daily AZo yeast pills. So far I am doing good!

For the ladies that only suffer from chronic yeast infections the boric acid really does work. Make sure you add water to it, I made the mistake of putting it into capsules and it was so strong I was on fire for days!! I wish more research would be done in general for chronic BV, Yeast, and Bladder Infections.


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Posted by Justfindingout (Houston, Tx) on 01/27/2011

I am 44 years old and Post mennapausal. My first outbreak was a year ago December, and it just so happened I had just found out that my husband had an affair. Since I have never EVER had this before, I am assuming I got it from him. I thought at the time I was dealing with a yeast infection. It did go away, but this summer came back, and was awful. I did not experience the odor or discharge, but the burning was terrible. I probably waited to long to go to the Dr., but I had no idea what I was dealing with. After a round of Flagyl, it did go way, but came back again. Again, another trip to the Dr. And two weeks of Flagyl. After taking it a week, I started noticing I had an odor when I went to the bathroom. I googled Natural Cures for BV, and found this site. What a blessing! I was so releaved when I saw that it was not just me.

Sunday night I started taking 3 Acidophilus at night and inserting one. I went to Walgreens tonight to pick up some liners, and saw a box that said BV Treatment Homeopathic Time-Release Vaginal Insert. It IS costly, 24.99 for 6 inserts, but I purchased it. When I googled the product, there were more positive coments than negative. I inserted the first one in tonight, and will keep you posted on how it works.

I do plan on Continuing the Acidophilus.


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Posted by Donna (Los Angeles, Ca) on 01/29/2011

Only the highest quality acidophilus taken at least twice a day, (I spen $40 a month on mine) works... And using neem oil inside the vagina. Here's what I do... (may sound odd) I take a dropperful of neem oil and drop it onto a large metalic vibrator (Seriously!! ) I insert the vibrator, (turned off of course) as far as it will go, to insure I'm reaching everything, then take it out. Do this for seven days. I do it twice a day if I have a severe infection. I also do this after sex to PREVENT infection. I use to use capsules, but I find it does not reach and cure the infection as fast...


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Posted by Kathie (Highland Park, Illinois, Usa) on 01/31/2011

Neem oil? Never heard where does one purchase this??


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Posted by Lisa (Marrakech, Morocco) on 01/31/2011

I believe I have seen it at Whole Foods. Is there a natural food store or health food store near you? They may also carry it. As a last resort, I'm sure you can buy it online.


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Posted by Anonymous (Beckley, Wv) on 02/11/2011
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I used chewable acidophilus which seemed like it easily disolved when inserted vaginally (which I only did once anyway). I also used a peroxide and H2O douche (only the first day) and took folic acid as well as the acidophilus daily as directed. All symptoms are completely gone within the first two days. After researching on the internet, I think mine was caused by my IUD (Mirena) and a new monogomous partner after my divorce. I have had symptoms for a year and didn't know what it was. I had read on webMd.com that acidopholis had been used as home remedy for decades but that it was found in dairy and not naturally in the vagina so it wouldn't work. So I just want everyone to know that reads this that it does in fact work (at least it or the folic acid). No more putrid odor. I am so thankful!


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Posted by Eastrenia (Shanghai, China) on 03/08/2011

Hey girls;

check this website; and contact ur doctors also apart of using natural medicine

www.sumobrain.com/patents/wipo/Use-nifuratel-to-treat-infections/WO2010121980.html- seems there is a strain of bacteria of BV which is

1. not being trated by METRONIDAZOLE which is most commonly used by doctors - golden remedy that does not work in many cases (i think I have been treated with this for 2 years on and off & even treated my BF ;-) with that

2. this strain is being transferred to ur partner (!! Usually a guy is not treated)

3. this strain of bacterias is new, and non responsive to stnadard treatment that is why it comes back ...

and at least in this website they do mention that good treatment consists also of use of probiotics(! ) as well as vitamin C etc...

so all what you all are saying;

this is my today`s discovery after visiting different / cheap doctor (not foreign doctor in shanghai ;-) even though had huge problems communcitating ;) well google works in any case

and am now trying different perspective, as after metronidazole tratments I did try natural ways only.. And it came back again.. So would like to find some golden middle way.. not to foget the doctors and medicine development.

lets see if this doctor was not wrong; research prove chances.. So will try to continue what u propose in earth clinic but also try conventional approach;

at moment am full of hopes it will help.. At least according to those reaserches it does, Swidish researches recommend this medicine also.. So lets see. If anybody intersted let know


Acidophilus
Posted by Alice (Mississauga, On) on 05/28/2011

Hi everyone! I know how terrible BV is and also urinary tract infections! THERE IS A SIMPLE REMEDY!!!! (The number 1 cause for BV is semen by the way girls!! ) for the BV all you need to do is buy acidophilus caplets, the pressed kind, even life brand works and its only 11.50$ and soak a tampon with unflovored yoghurt. I find it better to break the pill in half and insert one half with the soaked tampon and swallow the other half. It works so well! And for urinary tract infections ALKA SELTZER!! This way antibiotics wont cause BV again! And it starts working as soon and you pass the glass of water!!!!!! Believe me this really really works, I have tried everything, and for the odor until the BV is gone you can use diluted tea tree oil around your 'area'. Good luck ladies


Acidophilus
Posted by Traci (Dallas, Tx) on 06/17/2011

I have the chewable pills, blueberry flavor... because of the blueberry flavor, I am afraid to insert into my V.

I've been taking Apple Cider Vinegar baths all week, I added salt to it yesterday. Then I found this sight. I went out and bought some fresh HydroPeroxide, femdopholis, folic acid 800 mg, Lekir, 100% Cranberry Juice, Probioc Pearls.

Today, once I picked up the pills, I took a Estroven multivitamen, 2 folic acid pills, 2 pearls, 3 femdopholis'. I did a Hydro douche, inserted a tampon with yogurt on it - slept for about 4 hours. Took a Apple Cider Vinegar salt bath for about 15 mins. Drinking on my Lekir now. I'm still feeling some twinges, not being hit in the face with the smell as I was earlier, but I haven't started peeing frequently since I woke up to work at 1am.

I think I will pop two femdopholis pills and two folic acid pills with some water to see if I can get things more on track.

I'm wondering if I should Hydroflush before I leave for work. hmmm.... Guess if I am going to insert a femdopholis, I better wait until I get back home after work. hmmmmm...

BV is so horrible.



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