Replied By Kim (Washington, US) on 10/22/2014
I can completely understand your misery! Another user recommended ingesting virgin coconut oil, but if that sounds icky, try swishing it around in your mouth for 15-20 minutes every morning and then spitting it out. This is called oil pulling and I discovered quite by accident that it must balance either the good and bad bacteria or the pH of the vagina, because I'm cured after dealing with bv for four years! Before I discovered oil pulling, a few other things helped lessen my symptoms:
-avoiding sugar.
-using a mix of Apple cider vinegar and water as a douche and feminine wash.
-a homemade suppository of coconut oil mixed with the contents of an acidophilus capsule.
-daily probiotic supplements.
These things helped but didn't solve the problem. But since I began oil pulling I no longer douche, and I save tons of money because I no longer have to take tons of probiotics every day. What a huge relief! I hope this helps!
Replied By Tulane (San Diego, CA) on 11/01/2014
Hi there, so I've been sufferring for 4 years!! Can you tell me how much oil you used as a moutwash and for how long? How does this cure bv?
Was this all you did?
thanks, tulane
Replied By Carolyn (Cornwall, UK) on 12/12/2014
Oil pulling, use a teaspoon to dig a lump out and that's about the right amount. I use Coconut oil in currys along with other goodies like turmeric, garlic and ginger. All healing food! Bicarbonate of soda taken daily in water will help balance your body's pHReplied By Cece (Miami, Fl) on 10/24/2016
Does the capsules work I trying acidophilus, digestive probiotic with one a day and the bv return each time, how I get rid of bv permanently help me?