suzie (london) on 09/30/2022
till 2 years ago I was dealing with bv/ yeast infection every month for a very long time what's helped was drinking over 1 litre of strong ginger green tea (grated raw ginger) and one otc treatment. I was free for like 2 years, but then I got my first UTI and after couple weeks the worst bv& yeast infection ever. got rid of yeast inf quickly, bv on the contrary.
i used two packs of bv treatment from pharmacy that always helped me before, and nothing! Oregano oil suppositories, folic acid, Apple Cider Vinegar on tampon, coconut oil sup, garlic, ginger, probiotics, nothing helped when used by itself.
but then I started putting one vit C tablet 1000mg inside my vag for a night, one probiotic in vag (focus on rhamnosus& reuteri VERY IMPORTANT acidophilus doesnt work that good) 30 billion cfu for a day.
I also changed my diet, drank almost 1 litre of kefir per day (it's muuuch more powerful probiotic than any pill) added cinnamon as it is antimicrobial, no coffee, if alcohol then only red wine as it is a prebiotic in small amounts, sugar only from natural sources, one tablespoon of baking soda in glass of water on empty stomach to alkalize my body, no junk food, lots of liquids( try green tea/peppermint with turmeric, ginger and pepper very very healthy) and in general my diet was full of probiotics, prebiotics& veggies, pills like vit D or omega3. that finally cured me. I know its very complex treatment, but I think that if you're dealing with bv for a long time and nothing seems to be working you need to drastically change your diet, most of the diseases start in gut.
I'm over 2 months bv free& had 2 periods:) I decided to share this because the last 3 weeks ive been eating junk food, lots of sugar and sweet alcohol and it still hasnt come back so I guess I truly am bv free. although tomorrow im getting back to healthy diet, dont wanna tempt the fate aha.
Good luck!
Sulfur Soap for BV Maryanne (New York) on 08/10/2022
Sulfur soap is the best remedy to get rid of bad odor in your private parts. I have been using it for over a year now and have not had a problem since. The odor went away immediately. Sulfur soap is a bit more expensive than regular soap but it works wonders. You wouldn't have to spent hundreds of dollars on pills or other remedies that probably won't work. I saw an online interview with Dr. Sebi who spoke about this, I tried it and it works.
Difference Between Folate vs Folic Acid wse34685 (Seattle, WA) on 01/13/2022
I think it's important to clarify the difference between folate and folic acid. As in my case, I have the MTHFR gene, which makes it more difficult for the body to clear BV, trich, and certain STDs. People with the MTHFR gene need to be really careful to NOT take folic acid, only folate. Alot of times doctors won't test for MTHFR when you have a persistent case of BV. Folic acid is the synthesized version of folate, and people who have the MTHFR gene have a difficult time properly using folic acid.
Boric Acid for BV Kelsie (MI) on 12/05/2021
100%, hands down....Boric Acid is the BEST treatment for vaginal infections. I dilute my boric acid in Shea butter, otherwise it can be a bit irritating. I use equal portions. Melt the Shea then add in the Boric Acid. While in a melted state, add to empty capsules. 1-2 capsules vaginally will do the trick. Wear a pad though, you will discharge quite a bit. And remember, Boric acid is ok vaginally but deadly orally so store these capsules safely!! Keep away from children!
Hydrogen Peroxide, Tea Tree Oil Finally Cured BV Nina (Philippines) on 11/03/2021
Bv cure
The struggle is real.
I finally found what works.
Was on a peroxide douche for two years.
Pure 3% peroxide about 10-15 cc / Per day douche . That controlled it but not totally cured.
This time, I added ten drops tea tree oil . That made a difference but still not totally cured.
Then I decided to use the organic tea tree essential oil and chose a good brand. Ten drops mixed in 15cc, 3% hydrogen peroxide.
That finally cured it! At first I seemed to develop a fungal infection, I got really thick, feta cheese like consistency. The smell is just gone, never came back. The thick diischarge
Was gone after a week. After that everything was back to normal.
I hope this helps helps someone!
Boric Acid for BV Works Until I Stop Remedy - Please Advise Monica (Massachusetts) on 06/23/2021
About a month ago, I got my first yeast infection. Got prescribed oral anti fungal medication. Went back to the doctor for follow up and they told me I had BV. Went on antibiotics, and got another yeast infection right after. Got more anti fungal medication but this one was way worse than the first one.
I came on this site and purchased boric acid suppositories to take in conjunction with the medication. All was well. I took the boric acid morning and night for two weeks, maybe even a day or two longer bc I lost track of how long it had been. I had also been applying coconut oil every other day to soothe the area and prevent drying.
It’s been about a day or two without boric acid and I now feel slightly off! I’m worried I may have BV again. There’s no sign of a yeast infection.
My question is what’s your opinion on continuing the boric acid? Or has it been too long and I should continue to let things settle before doing them again? I still apply the coconut oil and I drink ACV and take probiotics orally every day.
Just don’t know if I feel off bc of the boric acid suppositories or if it is in fact BV. Thank you for anyone who responds!! This sucks!
Yeast Infection Product Works For BV Too Colleen (Corona, Ca) on 05/05/2021
Yeast Arrest (they are not only for yeast) works like a charm. Use every night for a long time then decrease as you are able. If you are post menopausal have your doctor check your estrogen levels and if you need supplemental estrogen, use only bio-identical, even if you have to pay for it ($25-$35 month). You won't regret the investment. Fast forward a couple of years, I only have to use Yeast Arrest occasionally, maybe once or twice every few months. Had recurrent BV for years, now it's been gone for about 3 years.
Jhlife (Atlanta, Ga) on 12/14/2014
I just wanted to add in regard to BV, I had it a couple of years ago and it was recurrent no matter what my Dr. gave me. Finally, I ask a friend of mines who is well versed with natural cures what I should do and she simply said, "2tbsp of natural aloe vera to 8oz of unsweetened cranberry juice. Not only does it get rid of the BV, I have also found that it works well with balder infections. Pray this helps someone as it did me.
Hotep (peace)
Boric Acid for BV Susan H (Minneapolis ) on 03/11/2021
For BV, use the boric acid powder protocol. Gets rid of it instantly. No pain. ( purchase from a good health food store) and fill 00 capsules, 1 inserted at night for about 5 nights. However, the smell will disappear after 1 night.
Probiotics, Hydrogen Peroxide for BV Nina (Philippines) on 11/28/2020
Hi EC family!
I just want to tell you how happy I am and thank you for sharing all your experiences.
It all started two years ago, after I got the worse uti! My pee was blood red, in so much pain. I went to the doctor and she told me to take cefuroxine axetil 2x/day for 7 days. My uti cleared but noticed that I was having bad discharge n fishy smell.
I tried everything to no avail. On and off it went. I took antibiotic upon antibiotic, no cure. Worse than ever. The smell was just revolting and I slowly lost my confidence in bed and stayed away from my partner. He was very supportive and tried his best to understand me but at times he would mention the smell and how embarrassed I was!
I do know what you all went through and how horribly clean you all are and yet this thing happens.
Thank God I read all your wonderful testimonies. I would like to share my experience in hope that it would help many women going through this.
- I bought probiotics specifically for womens health 9.8 billion cfu, several bottles of 3% hydrogen peroxide, tampons and a douche bottle.
- I douched at night from 50/50 mix with distlled water. Going up till I could tolerate a pure 3%hydrogen peroxide douche.
- In the morning id soak a tampon with hydrogen peroxide and insert it as far as I could and leave it for 15 minutes.
- I took one probiotic pill by mouth and I'd insert another inside my vagina pushing it as far as I can.
I did that for a week. I noticed that the smell slowly diminished.
On the second week I did not douche as much anymore coz the discharge and smell was nearly gone. I douched only twice a week n did not insert any hydrogen peroxide soaked tampon. I continued taking the probiotics. For the probiotic vaginal insert, I just opened the capsule got about a pinch of the powder n inserted it inside as far back as I could.
Also after being intimate, douched wd hydrogen peroxide and probiotic inserts were done.
Now I have zero discharge, no smell at all even my partner said the smell is gone! Plus my backache has gone as well. I'm not using any panty liners anymore. I'm cured! Thank God!
Ah it did bleach my pubic hair blond lol!
Check Your Toilet Paper for BV Alex (Latin America) on 10/18/2020
Years ago, after eating kefir a couple of times, I got a severe case of vaginitis. It began with clear discharge and progressed to the point of making my underwear wet, and the smell was foul. I had to use a solution of 1:5 hydrogen peroxide and water. I only sprayed it on the labia while I showered, then rinsed after a minute. It was truly miraculous how quickly and effectively it worked. But, even after I realized kefir caused it and stopped eating it, I kept getting flare ups for years, so I had to use the hydrogen peroxide solution at least twice a month. Now, during the pandemic, I couldn't find the toilet paper I've been using for a while. This paper wasn't scented and didn't have any vitamins or aloe. It was plain. So during the pandemic, I bought a super cheap paper that was also plain, then after a couple of days all of my symptoms disappeared. They did return after I began eating coconut oil for a few days, but stopped immediately after I quit eating the oil, no need for the peroxide. I was very happy to discover that it was something external causing it. I hope this helps somebody else.
Limes for BV Rose (NY) on 10/16/2020
BV:
I had this horrible problem for many years but recently I read that lemon water (I drink lime water) will balance your PH. I started drinking the lime water about a month and half ago but saw little to no improvement. 5 days ago, after washing my private parts with soap and water, I decided to rub what was left of the half lime that I used to make my lime water on the outside of my private part and let it air dry and dress as normal and within 24 hours all the smell was gone and it has not come back. I do this every day now. This has been a miracle cure for me after suffering for about 15 years. I urge women to try this before inserting anything into their vagina. Limes are natural and cheap and maybe you can stop buying all those expensive products that don't work anyway.
Cora (Biloxi) on 11/11/2019
To my fellow sisters suffering with BV -- In 2015 I went to the doctor for a sinus infection and was prescriped an antibiotic for penicillin that BLEW OUT my vaginal Flora. I began itching and burning TERRIBLELY . I was suffering and went to the doctor she gave me more antibotic the (Metzone sorry) for spelling its the one they typically prescribe. IT cleared up for one week but never cleared up after a week came back with a vengeance. Decided NOT to take any more drugs , the drugs make it WORST . The Suffering was so bad I had to stay home and would burn at work where I tried to put cold compacts. I found this site in may of 2015. I tried coconut oil , the lactic acid, tree tea oil, folic acid, the ALL probiotic pill 1billion probiotic up to , 50 billion probiotics for 49.00$ , kombucha, from health food store , i even tried to contract an overseas company for some BV help nothing worked EXCEPT the Vitamin C . One lady said use vitamin C , insert 250 mg. That worked . It helped but didn't send the BV away . still burned and itched. So I decided to work on my diet ,(like some said ) got rid of wheat(in including bread and pasta with wheat I eat brown gluten free pasta and bread with no yeast - and you can make it for pizza and sandwich bread just look up yeast free and wheat free breads and they are GOOD and better for you) , cut back on my sugar and got rid of products with yeast. (love chip put found out some chips have yeast extract for flavor-just so NO) because yeast can mess up vaginal flora and irate the BV) And add a good yoguart. I started with SIGGIs's but found expense and irritated by vagina( I just noticed after i ate one my vagina would feel irritated, but u can try it ,try all yogarts everyone is different ) , so tried Chobani and it worked. No irritation
SO HERES THE HARD PART.
Ive been inserting Vitamin C for 4 years now not the whole 250mg but about I/4 , after two month for the 250 mg in 2015. after two months my vagina was irritated so I cut the amount down to 1/4. I just break the hard table with my teeth and break into fourths and insert the fourths I did that for a year 4 day on 3 days off to rest the vagina but after the 2 day of my 3 days off the vitamin c I began to feel the burning so I said lets do different .so , I decided to cut back to half of the 1/4 , its small , but it cuts ALL the ODOR and keeps the burning and itching AWAY. so every other day put this in insert with finger and eat a yogart on EVERY DAY. For Me ,One Chobini one half of 1/4 of a 250mg Vitamin C tablet. (every other day is ok since the residue is still in the vagina from the last one so every other day is good but NOT EVERY DAY) Well been doing it for 4 years went to the GYN in September and the BV is GONE. i feel it would have been gone sooner it i ate the yogart (WITH THE VITAMIN C INSERT), because it grows the flora back. I was just inserting the Vitamin C , so killing the BAD , but not putting back the GOOD for 3 years. I have heard so many heartbreaking Stories of women suffering with this terrible BULLSHIT, BV i said when i get FREE I am gonna come back and HELP SOME ONE ESLE IF I CAN .My heart broke for sisters saying they had to leave their jobs because people where talking about them because of the smell and some developing PTSD from this ASSHOLE BV. I heart goes out to those then when i was diagnoised and TODAY. F#%% BV and power to all THOSE SUFFERING we will WIN. DON'T give up , it took me 4 years of trial and lots of error. So i read a story from another sister about the Vitamin C that help me get free and some relief and its my Prayer that this helps another.
Cee (Canada) on 01/28/2019
I took Vit C & Garlic in gel caps. orally at night time before bed. First night Vit C (4X 500mg) with Garlic tablet (2x 500mg): Got rid of the smell the next day! Lighter discharge too. I lowered the dosage the 2nd night to 1000mg of vit c but took 1000mg of garlic still. Vit C can cause of side effects so pls be careful & do your research about dosing yourself w/o a doctor’s orders. Drink plenty of water! I ate yogurt, oats and oranges, blueberries and apples as a substitute to my sweets cravings. Your Vagina ph needs to be restored so read about it a lot for more understanding and knowledge about the food that can help you restore your ph! Do not douche. I suffered from BV for more than a year but douching with hydrogen peroxide is just a temporary fix.
Alyssa (Orlando, FL) on 01/27/2019
Hi guys! Love Earth clinic, for BV sleep in a tampon soaked in two to three drops of tea tree oil and 1 tablespoon of water every night for one week. Also take a 1000mg garlic extract supplement (odorless is great!) 4 times daily and a 400mcg folic acid supplement twice daily. Should be all fixed up in a week! Garlic extract can be substituted with fresh garlic, just take one clove roughly chopped in a tablespoon of water in the morning and at night for a week. This is a natural antibiotic basically, but can cause various smells and such which can be unpleasant hehe. Continue taking folic acid once a day and garlic extract once or twice daily (whatever works for you) for as long as needed/always (it’s great for ya anyways) . If symptoms persist, see a doctor and get a full sex check as you may be dealing with something other than BV that could be harmful to your reproductive health xx Drink lots of water and work ACV into your diet whenever possible. Good luck!!
hthomps2 (GA) on 01/10/2019
How do I apply the honey for BV? What dosage? Is it external or internal? I have had issues with BV and urinary tract infections since I was 15. They went away after I had kids and now they have come back. I went to the Gyn and was diagnosed with both and given antibiotics and within two months it’s back with a vengeance.
Twin mom (USA) on 01/26/2019
I literally have been coming to this website for over 10 years because I have been suffering from BV for that long. I’ve been prescribed antibiotics and have tried all sorts of remedies from this website. I’ve done extensive research online as well regarding this condition. It’s unfortunate that more research isn’t done regarding BV because so many women suffer from it. I mean, just look at the amount of “remedies” on this site. It’s obvious that more focus needs to be placed on this condition. BV is embarrassing, depressing, and makes women very self conscious. It’s just disheartening that a solution/cure hasn’t been developed. But I honestly feel that my BV has been cured since eliminating dairy from my diet. After I gave birth, I became very focused on my diet and eating a lot of fruits and vegetables and limiting the amount of meat I eat. It has literally stopped BV in its tracks. Dairy is so bad for you. People should really try to eliminate dairy in their diets and you’ll see a big difference.
Chris (Albuquerque, NM) on 10/10/2019
Had a mild case going on for over a year. Boric Acid suppositories DO work, but it'd come back a week later. My Acupuncture Dr recommended Monolaurin, which is a capsule you take orally. It is the antibacterial factor in coconuts. She thought I had too much gut bacteria, so the acidopholis was fighting my gut health, and unable to make it to my female area. She told me I'd have bad stomach pain from the die off in my gut. Oh and was she right. I was drinking Pepto Bismal for a week. Then, I was fine, and my BV has never come back! Now my probiotics can get to where they need to go. I take the Monolaurin every day now. Has helped clear up my constant sinus issues as well.
Fannie (ga) on 04/24/2020
4 years later, still BV-free! BA kicks BV butt!! Bought powder, put it in capsules. Inserted 2 capsules for 2 nights. No stinging. No mess. No side effects experienced. Tried many home remedies, and a few prescriptions, but it would reappear. BA wiped it out!
