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EC: HI! We're guessing the poster probably meant an OTC cream to treat the yeast infection...
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At the beginning I thought it was just a yeast infection and I bought those creams for that, but the odor and discharges increased, as well as the swollen. Since then, it has been crazy as all of us know. Well, reading your post I followed some of your treatments and instructions. I knew it was BV because of the persistent symptoms.
I needed to do something quickly, that's why I tried apple cider vinegar to douche my vagina mixed with water, but in my case, it didn't work. So, I stopped with that and started using the hydrogen peroxide and the acidophilus pills to douche my vagina once a day. I mixed 50/50 of water and hydrogen peroxide and added the pill to the douche, mixed that and douche. Moreover, I am taking orally twice a day folic acid and acidophilus (1 billion). I did this during 4 consecutive days. Then, I stopped douching and checked the odor and discharges. They were gone! 😀 I didn't stop taking orally the pills. Now, today I began my second round of douches. I am going to do them other four times to check. I am planning in 2 weeks to go to the doctor for a check up and a test, this is crazy, but I need to know BV is over. I haven't taken any antibiotics yet, so I hope this effort works.
Additionally, I bought plain yogurt and 3 times a week a I am eating it, to help to restore my good bacteria. I changed my pantiliners brand too. I am washing my underwear with warm water and a a soft soap. I thought the problem was my contraceptive pills, well, I still don't know, I want to ask that to the doctor.
I feel better know, girls. There have been 7 different days where my self-image and self-esteem is again up. I hope all of you can find the solution to this problem. Hugs!
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I had read on another site there was NO natural remedy for BV, but I called BS; did some more research and found this site.
Thanks for all the ladies input here, youre all lovely.
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I saw online where lots of women recommended the tea tree vaginal suppositories. I got the 6 pack. Inserted one each night and alternated douching with alkaline water and 1/2 tsp of tea tree oil. Along with taking 70 mill probiotics, and 800 m folic acid I'm finally all clear. I had been battling it for about 3 or 4 weeks before I used the tea tree suppositories. I probably could have cleared it in about a weeks time had I used them sooner in conjunction with the probiotics and folic acid. I also cut out sweets and sweetened tea. I also got the mr vits which is a prebiotic and a probiotic in one. Boy those help flush your intestines out! I had not had a yeast or bacterial infection in a year and half prior to this. I should have known I would get one because I had gotten away from eating lots of leafy greens. And I was eating too much sugar and drinking too much tea with sugar. Got to keep sugar intake to a minimum otherwise it will throw your good bacteria off every time.
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I tried everything, EVERYTHING.. Ive had vaginal problems for YEARS, it ruined a marriage and several relationships.. I tried, apple cidar vinegar, acidophilus, yogurt, Garlic, tea tree, Goldenseal, Grapefruit seed extract, every kind of essential oil from young living essential oils, specially formulated, womens formula probiotics inserted in there for several nights in a row, for weeks, month.. I did the coconut oil suppositories one girl on here suggested with esssential oils.. Boric Acid for months, Iodine douches, and peroxide douches, constantly, Ive been on everything doctor prescribed and over the counter, Gotten antibiotic shots and pills for STDs over and over.. Etc, Got PID a couple times.. I have no sex life, feels like Im walking and sitting on glass all the time, no cure.. But then I got cured.. heres what Happened..
As you all know, monistat yeast cream is worthless, even if you do several treatments back to back in a row, doesnt do nothin.... And it burns, its very irritating and miserable.. Having run out of options and completely and utterly despairing, (having been on every antibiotic in the world) , I decided this must still be a yeast issue, I did some more tireless research, and saw many women talking about gyne lotrimin as an alternative to ministat, where monistat didnt cure them, etc (you feel me?)The yeast spores are not resistant to Gyne Lotrimin, (which is kind of old fashioned, you cannot find it in all stores) women were swearing by it.. It must be the 3 day tho.. I ordered some and it was awesome. I felt 75% better, than I had in years. I did about 3 boxes back to back and every day I felt better, but by the last box, I still had some itching pain issues.. so I decided this must be bacterial, so off to throw myself to at the mercy of my Gyno again..
I was prescribed Clindesse, which is Clindamycin vaginal cream, (an antibiotic cream) now, I've been on this before and the infection came back after I finished the 5-7 day course, I've also been on Metro, same thing.... But this time I got two weeks worth .. She gave me 14 days worth, and by the 15th day, I felt almost ALMOST CURED.. For good measure, I begged her for another refill.. she gave me one, By the end of the next 7 days, I was cured, but for good measure, I did another box of the Gyne lotrimin 3 day, (to take care for any yeast followed by antibiotic treatment) and now I'm well, after years of Hell.
But too bad it couldn't save my marriage..
The thing is, after all the alternative things I tried, nothing worked. Antibiotics truly are.. the miracle drug.. However.. Our doctors do not give them enough or often enough. These bugs are stronger, and require longer, and stronger courses of antibiotics.
And also, not all yeast cream is created equal. Just look online. Gyne is also much more gentle and soothing to the tissues. I use a little everytime after sex to prevent issues, and soothe irritation.
Monistat sucks.
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When you have BV with no symptoms you still have it, meaning you are far more suspectible to getting other STDs. Meaning if a man who has ever had a cold sore goes down on you, you may end up with herpes. So if you think you've cured your BV, get tested to make sure.
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I NEVER post things on websites like this! I just really hope it can help someone else like me! I literally use to cry over this a feel discusting hours after a shower!
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As a preventive measure I plan to take the pills 1x daily. I'll also use the 1/2 water 1/2 hydrogen peroxide douche after sex. I'll also make sure that I use a lubricant during sex as I think friction/discomfort down there during is what leads to my BV and the symptons of the discharge, odor and discomfort/burning sensation.
I'm so happy to have found this site! Going to the dr helped me diagnosis the BV but the antibotics didn't help me at all! If anything they made things worse- I felt hopelss, depressed and gross. None of my friends had this problem so why me?? Knowing that I'm not alone and that there is a natural and cheap cure to this problem has made a world of difference! I think this is something I'll probably always have to deal with on and off, but I'm hoping the preventive measures will keep things under control!
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Saying that you have been with a non circumcised (intact) male for 15 years and have never had BV is not telling us much. I have been with a circumcised male for almost 30 years and have never had any type of BV either. What does this prove? Maybe it just proves that we are two women are genetically lucky, and not the type to develop yeast infections?
Your "survey of clients" is not a controlled study either.
Mind you, I am neither for or against circumcision, I could really care less. I just don't appreciate your completely anecdotal "evidence" being given out as fact for all.
That being said, of course everyone considering having a son circumcised should read, read, read up on this important (not to mention life changing for the male! ) subject before making a decision for or against same.
Continued good health to you.
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I've had immediate relief from dissolving probiotic tablets with chilled distilled water to make a thick paste. Insert vaginally 1-2/day, especially just before bed. Rubbing some around the entrance to the vagina and labia helped the itching and burning, especially if the pills and water were cold from the fridge. If you only insert about a teaspoon of the mixture, enough is absorbed that you don't need a pad. There's just a bit of dry probiotics in my panties at the end of the day. Not too messy and it doesn't smell.
I've read and tried dissolving the probiotics with Peroxide too but occasionally that seems to cause me irritation. Might work for you though. Good luck!
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1. has it come back after the H202 treatment?
2. do you only douche when you feel the need to or on a scheduled basis?
3. you mentioned your period being the catalyst, were you also having sex (protected or unprotected) during this time?
4. do you douche after your period every month?
i super appreciate your response and thanks again!
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-7 day 1/2 peroxide 1/2 water douche each morning
-acidophilus morning and night while douching and every day for 3 weeks thereafter
-folic acid once a day while douching and daily for 3 weeks after
The key for me was PATIENCE. I was sick of taking/inserting antibiotics for a week every month. I decided to let my body "fix" itself (which it is designed to do) and it did. Yes you'll have to put up with the smell for a while, and so will your partner. It proved to be worth it for me.
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I read several reports that the dry-weave wick-away super absorbent type pads are horrible for BV. These can cause issues with pH plus your who-ha is resting atop synthetic fibers in a nasty little chemical sauna. This alone is not good for your skin and can assist in creating the right environment for BV & yeast.
IMO, all organic cotton panty liners are the way to go. 1) You are assured you have only fresh organic cotton in & around your area. 2) You can easily change them out re-creating a fresh dry environment. 3) You will not ruin your nice underwear with BV grossness. 4) You won't have to change your undies 6 times a day and do lots of intimates laundry.
IMO, the all organic panty liner is the way to go especially if you are uncertain of the content of your unders or cannot afford new underwear. HOWEVER, I fully agree that regular, commercial, well known brands of feminine hygiene products are not healthy for this condition and an even broader scope of long-term feminine health.
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I hope you ladies recover quickly.
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I did use my own capsule mixture of BA, probiotics and a few oils during my menses. The pharmacist flat out said boric acid simply changes the pH and menses is a time during the cycle when pH shifts. Do your own research but I don't think you should be afraid. I do insert a capsule after sex too. I have had no side effects. I am overjoyed and thankful to EC every single time I realize I no longer smell and how un-natural and disturbing that was. There IS hope! agree you can slip a string through a garlic clove like an OB tampon and insert. Yeast cannot live in the presence of yeast and garlic is antibacterial as well. Sometimes with natural remedies you literally have to throw everything at it and then your body tells you innately what is and is not working! Boric acid took away my bv agony.
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DO NOT USE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it doesn't matter if they're made of organic anything, they are a huge cause of these problems - bv - AND yeast!!!! don't use them. Stop stop stop!
Also don't wear ANYTHING sythetic or has dyes anywhere near your hoo ha. No polyester, no lycra, no nylon only organic cotton non dyed underwear and skirts or loose pants are best, this is another HUGE factor in bv and y staying around and never getting cured. also, you could be reinfecting yourself if you don't start out with all new white undies.
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Sherri, I just wanted to comment that the feet / cheese smell has to be residual yeast. - like a sweaty gym locker??? That's yeast. which u can use garlic on a string, vinegar or other options too. you could go get a yeast test from the Dr. just to confirm it.
good luck to you!!!! >>off to get boric acid :)
p.s. I wish I knew about this many years ago (hydrogen, lacto, folic acid) so many years I suffered but no more, I'm even going to normalize my period.
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Wine is alcohol which is sugar and yes yeast and bacteria love sugar. Fruits are ultimately sugars. Breads, crackers, pasta, rice, white potatoes, whole-grains are not SWEETS but they are all converted into sugar/glucose in the body.
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Everything I tried up to Boric Acid helped but the boric acid treatment actually noticeably CHANGED the situation.
Last month after doing this treatment here, my period seemed odd to me, both in color and a smell but I had honestly forgotten what 'normal' was & also just kind of thought maybe this happens when you get older?! ?! ?! ?! I am on day 2 of my period and I instantly remembered that THIS is normal. Vibrant color and no smell.
I filled 00 veggie capsules with a mixture of humco boric acid probiotics Coconut Oil and a few drops of some other oils I had on hand. I intend to use these at night during 4 periods and after sex. I have been having sex & there is no trace of that smell. I think it has been a little over 2 weeks but it feels like a really long time.
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1) The femdolphlius noticeably did not work for me as a Vag. Insert. Maybe it was not active when it arrived??? I'm not sure but I know switching back to a different version by the same compay purchased cold locally has a better effect on me.
2) I just started having sex again last week and I can absolutely tell his DNA is THE contributing factor to this issue. So as long as I am with him I feel I will have to be hyper-vigilant about maintaining my V-flora balance.
3) To PREVENT REOCCURRENCE: I came across an interesting remedy note today, it suggested that menstruation is the time when the flora and pH gets askew especially in women with V-infections. I experienced this. The note on prevention referred to using boric acid capsules vaginally as a method of killing all bacteria, like an anti-biotic. I believe the H2O2 douche does the same exact thing. The note suggested using the boric acid capsules vaginally at night during your period for four months along with taking pro-b's and all the other stuff mentioned here. I used the tea tree oil on my tampons with the same intention: to not allow the bacteria to get out of hand because I noticed the environment had noticeably shifted. The important remedy notation is: you should bump up your treatment during your period at least for 4 months after starting this treatment. If you are already following this method then it would be a good idea to do a bacterial house cleaning at the end of your period (H2O2 douche V. Inserted probiotics for a couple days) for four consecutive months.
I started treatment 6 weeks ago. I don't feel cured but I feel like I have more control over it now & that eventually I will rebalance my flora & now know how to manage it better going forward and no what is going on and am aware of the signs of unbalanced. I have been mostly odor-free for the entire time even during and after sex, so far!
Day 16 and I am still odor free and constantly checking. I'm totally paranoid.
I started treatment the day after my last cycle ended. I have not had sex. My cycle starts in 7 days and should end the day before bf returns from 4 week trip to see family.
I will come back to report my results. I just suggest don't STOP after 2 days. Be vigilant for a week straight.
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Definitely take probiotics/acodophilois and folic acid. I've definitely noticed a difference with the probiotics alone, then adding in the folic acid even more so, but the douching is an immediate cure! It's awesome! If you have any more questions though, I would gladly answer any question you need answered- it's awkward to talk about to people, but women who suffer from this have to stick together! DOCTORS DO NOT CARE ABOUT CURING THIS-THEY WANT US TO KEEP COMING BACK TO THEM! THEY GET PAID EVERYTIME WE SEE THEM!
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10 days of:
1) 1 V-wash at night with 50/50 H2O2 and filtered water mix
2) wait 5 minutes and insert a refrigerated probiotic vaginally
3) added multi-vitamin with 800 mg folic acid 2X's a day orally
4) added refrigerated probiotic 2X's a day orally
5) insert refrigerated probiotic in am
Highly recommend the Organic all-cotton panty liners.
This sounds weird but I can tell when I now do PB insertion that my V-tissue is healthier a week later & as gross as this is - there is NO ODOR to my finger residue other than slight probiotic particulates. I have not had any sex during treatment.
Now dropped multi-vitamin & oral probiotic to 1-a-day. I just started with fem dophilus yesterday as my V-probiotic suppository. I intend to use it 2 X's a day for 7 days.
I figure sex adds the bad bacteria into my V, I will need to counter-balance it by adding good bacteria via fem-dophilus directly after intercourse.
For people with reoccurring issues it seems not adding back in the good bacteria regularly puts you back in the losing cycle.
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Yes adding yogurt to diet and inserting it vaginally will help the same way. I feel the probiotic capsules are far less messy to deal with and highly effective. If using yogurt use plain, whole fat and organic.
Today I found a female dophilus version made especially for women & vaginal health. It must be purchased or shipped cold & it must arrive cold & remain cold. It is a little pricey but it makes sense to me to purchase this trusted brand with better than decent reviews from long-time bv sufferers.
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The peroxide solution V-wash is exactly like doing a round of antibiotics. It destroys all the good and bad bacteria in the region. H2O2 is naturally produced in the V so, all is good! Just do these v-washes/douches gently and limit them to once-a-day. The purpose of inserting & taking Lactobacillus is to replenish the good bacteria, this is a requirement so I think using the best you can afford is a good idea for long term results. I hope.
I also believe you need to go a full, consecutive 7 days minimum of treatment but no more than 10. WITHOUT having sex, including getting oral. After this 7-10 days treatment stop with the daily washes.
If you ever do a wash again in the future for maintenance always follow with a Vag insertion of Lactobacillus. If you stop the wash process mid-way you are just giving the bacteria strength and it will be more difficult to conquer naturally or with pharmaceuticals. Get good quality supplements, read the labels, avoid sugars, fructose, sucrose and look at where the supplements are made.
Folic acid is known for female reproductive organ health, I failed to take the recommendation seriously. It took me awhile to gather all my information once I realized what in the world was going on a few months ago BUT, I KEPT having sex.
It seems it is the combination of all 3 products - while abstaining from sex, that makes the difference and gives the best LT results. - destroy offending bacteria (H2O2 V-canal wash): min 7 days in a row- create a healthy environment (use quality, refrigerated Lactobacillus strains both by mouth and vaginally shortly after wash. Vaginally is the best way to get it where it is needed asap! )
- add a minimum of 800 mg folic acid as daily supplement b/c you are a woman (period)Then, find your maintenance program. I don't know what that is yet, but I know right now that I am blissed out having 5 straight days without the most disgusting stench I have been cursed with for months.
Some people mention yeast. Use an Organic Garlic clove as suppository in the V! Sterilize a needle, run a string through it like an OB tampon. Research midwife sites for more specifics.
I REALLY hope these steps help other women who have lived this horror show! Don't stop after a few days!
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I am 43 years old and only just found out about this BV - I feel terribly about all the mean thoughts I've ever had in a public restroom over the years. CLEARLY, you do know when you smell that badly. It is horrible to be stinky from your V. One thing that surprised me is, I have had a terrible phobia of having odor 'down there' because of a girl I knew in college. When BV took over my life and sex life, my WORST fear came true, only worse because my stench was far nastier then I ever imagined was possible. It made me gag one night after sex and I had to wonder, how in the world does my bf even want to get near that foul grossness ? ? ? ? He never complained once and it honestly does not bother him like it does me.
One thing I have noticed in the posts is that I think too many people, like with antibiotics, stop too soon when then notice results. It is bacteria you are trying to manipulate so it is very much like antibiotic treatment and needs to be followed for 7-10 consecutive days. The study people reference is a peroxide solution douche 1 time per day for 7-10 days. This is the treatment time I am going to follow.
After you do the peroxide wash, wait a few minutes and then insert a high quality probiotic. Do not use flavored wafers or anything that contains sugar, read the ingredients. The first time I used a pro-b I had on hand. The capsule is thick and it basically stuck to the side of my who-ha, I did not like this. I found the refrigerated kind have thinner gel caps that break down more readily and don't stick or cause grittiness. I like to sterilize a needle and poke several pinholes into the capsule so that I know it is releasing faster through the capsule. I insert it as far as I can. I do a 50/50 peroxide solution wash at night only and insert 1 probiotic 5 minutes later. I insert another pro-B in the morning. I'm all about organic cotton panty liners at the moment.
I also started taking a high quality, easily digestible pre-natal once-a-day multi-vitamin that can be taken without food. It does not make me sick like others. It has 800 mg of Folic Acid, probiotics & other goodies. It is a great multi-vitamin in general for women no matter what your fertility interests are. It will not hurt you in anyway if you are not pregnant or post menopause. For the 10 days treatment I am taking 1 vitamin in the am & pm and I am also taking 1 capsule of a refrigerated 10 billion, 6 strain probiotic orally twice a day. I intend to drop down to 1 a day for the vitamin & probiotic after the 10 remedy phase. I have actually been wanting to add both of these daily but I just didn't stick with it. NOW, I especially have reason to stick with it.
My diet is very healthy and I still got BV. I believe somehow when my bits mix with my man's bits (DNA, sweat, skin cells) it somehow creates some kind imbalance inside me or an acid???? I say acid because of the burning/itching feeling after sex. Neither of us has an STD.
I started the process only 4 days ago. So far so good. I'm posting now because I wanted to add my tips and observations. I feel grateful because the man is gone for one month so I have time to rebalance and not get my new environment distrubed. I think you must abstain from sex during your treatment. You have to get the upper hand on the bacteria and sex just keeps encouraging replenishing the bad environment.
I plan to use the syringe with a weaker solution after sex in the future when I go pee. It's probably a good idea to toss a pro b up there once in awhile for maintenance as well if this is a reoccurring problem. If you ever use a syringe type thing, (needle without a needle) be sure to go S-L-O-W-L-Y & don't force the plunger. You will create too much pressure & can possibly push the infection up higher by blasting in the solution with force. You want to slowly flood the V-canal with the solution and let it do its thing for a few minutes then release it. I put a towel in the bathtub and lay back with my legs up.
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I did the hydrogen peroxide douche 2x a day. I emptied out a summer's eve douche and put 1/4 full of hydrogen peroxide, the rest with water. I experienced some burning sensations with this but it away about 10 min later and the burning feeling decreased the better my symptons became.
I also started taking the acidophilus and folic acid pills 2x a day.
It's been 4 days and I am sympton free. I am a bit nervous to have sex again as I think this is what caused my problem to start with. I am currently single so this isn't a big deal right now haha. I will probably do more day of the douche and then stop and see how it goes. Fingers crossed it stays away!
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Fill the douching kit with half luke warm water and half hydrogen peroxide. After taking a shower use the douche in the morning, then again before going to bed.
Take Folic acid 800 mg once a day, I chose to do mine in the morning
Take acidophilus twice a day, once in the morning, and once in the evening. Try to keep the times consistent, Ex: 9am every day and 9pm everyday
To my surprise and GREAT delight, this actually took care of my problem!! I felt a difference after the first day of doing my regimen and really could not believe it. I would recommend staying away from any sexual activity for the time period that you are doing this. I gave myself about 2 weeks before having sex again. Surprisingly it was pain free and enjoyable just like before I had the infection. If you are worried about being intimate simply use the hydrogen peroxide douche after sex and that should make you feel fresh again. I would recommend this to anyone struggling with this problem!
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1. I used a baby boogie puller ( I don't have children so for lack of a better name for it lol) as the douche... You know the one with the narrow insertion and the bulb at the end. I boil that everytime to sterilize. I filled the bulb with half HP and half water. Inserted nightly and layed down in the bathtub to let it work its magic for about 5 minutes. I did this for 7 nights in a row, although the symptoms were gone after day 2.
2. Take a multi vitamin that has 400mg of folic acid in the morning, as well as a repfresh pill (They are kinda pricey :( and can be found at your pharmacy. Said to have healthy probiotics that are found in a healthy vagina.
3. Take a 400mg pill of folic acid and acidiophilus capsules in the evening.
CURED! Feel normal for the first time in a year. Even after taking flagyl I still did not feel back to myself and the symptoms would reoccur after intercourse or my period. I did feel a little irritated down there after intercourse, so I did the hydro douche the day after and symptoms subsided. Have faith it works... Oh and as far as inserting acidiophilus... I tried that. Mixed it with water and inserted. Irritated me, so I don't recommend that! Good luck to anyone who reads this. :)
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The following comes from: http://www.medicinenet.com (article about vaginal douche)
One way to look at it is in a healthy vagina there are both good and bad bacteria. The balance of the good and bad bacteria help maintain an acidic environment. Any changes can cause an over growth of bad bacteria which can lead to a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis.
Plus, if you have a vaginal infection, douching can push the bacteria causing the infection up into the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Research shows that women who douche regularly have more health problems than women who don't.
If there is a strong odor or irritation it usually means something is wrong. Douching can increase your chances of infection. The only time you should douche is when your doctor tells you to
Most doctors say it's best to let your vagina clean itself. The vagina cleans itself naturally by making mucous. The mucous washes away blood, semen, and vaginal discharge. You should know that even healthy, clean vaginas may have a mild odor.
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I am so glad I found Earth Clinic! I've been crying so much lately, feeling completely helpless and unattractive, like I'm never going to have sex again. It feels so good knowing there are many women out there going through the same thing.
I went to the health store yesterday and purchased these items. Here is my regimen:
Folic Acid 400mcg twice a day (have to split the tiny 800mcg pills in half)
Acidophilus Bifidus twice a day (5 billion CFUs per capsule)
Hydrogen Peroxide douche - inject about a half cup of 1/2 water, 1/2 3% hydrogen peroxide mixture into the vagina once a day for five days.
I just started last night. The BV smell has already significantly reduced. I hope it continues to diminish over the next few days until it is gone completely. I haven't had sex in weeks, fingers are crossed that we may finally be able to this weekend!
Will report back in a few days about how things are going. Best of luck, ladies!
Hydrogen Peroxide, Folic Acid, Acidophilus
Hydrogen Peroxide, Folic Acid, Acidophilus
Hydrogen Peroxide, Folic Acid, Acidophilus