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leilani (Ewa Beach, Hawaii) on 04/28/2009
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Hello I started inserting 1 tablet of Super Acidophilus from GNC into my vagina at night. By morning im getting discharge from the pill and slight bleeding. Is bleeding normal? Can anyone help me!!!!!!!!!

Replied By MissPriss (Baltimore, MD) on 04/28/2009

I did experience some spotting which concerned me at first but the second day the spotting was gone and so was the infection.. I was and still am amazed. I used the folic acid pills 2 500mg tablets per day and inserted the acidophilus for 3 nights at bedtime just to ensure it was gone! Amazing! I'm telling all my girlfriends.

Replied By PR (Houston, Texas) on 04/29/2009

Bleeding is not normal as far as I know. I never used a tablet. I have always used the capsule at night and it work great. I would losen the capsule some so the contents would be more avaible. Maybe something in the tablet is a problem or you need to be checked by a doctor as something else might be going on. Good luck hope you get better.

Replied By Finallycured (Dallas, Texas) on 03/06/2011

I've suffered with this for months, and I'm very active with exercise, working out, etc and it just got worse and worse. The doctor cured it once with oral medication but it came right back.

I over did it on every home remedy one day and it maybe overkill but it was GONE and I felt squeaky clean!! If it returns I'll try it again.

What I did:

Take orally - 2 folic acid pills (800mg total), 2 acidophilus pills (capsules)

Douche - Vinegar douche (1 tsp vinegar/cup water), Hydrogen Peroxide (normal house hold one) 1/3 cup x 2/3 cup water, repeat Vinegar douche. I did this by filling one mixture, douche, next, etc. Not sure what worked but I felt squeaky clean!

I realize its not good to douche much so I stay on 1 pill of acidophilus to prevent repeat episodes.

Replied By Rhonda In Louisiana (Slidell, La) on 03/28/2011

This is truly a wonderful website. I have been suffering with BV now for at least 2 years. I had the terrible fishy order and discharge. Ive taken the genertic for Flagyl numerous times and BV would come back within a week. The doc put me on Flagyl and Metro gel for a week straight then Metro Gel once a week for 3 months. The Metro Gel was nasty, it left a horrible cottage cheese like discharge. Stopped that all together.

I had a hysterectomy last Sept 2010, the doctor that performed my surgery stated, the BV was recurring because my Ph balance in my vagina was off.

I googled home remedies for BV and came across this site. Ive tried a few things, douching with half water and half peroxide mixture to clean up the play ground. Then tried the plain greek yogart and acidophilus pill mixed together and inserted vaginally. Also, taking acidophilus orally and eating yogart (flavored). It got much better but still didnt feel totally cured.

I read about this other med called Femdophilus. I picked some up at a local Vitamin Shoppe and started taking two per day and inserting one vaginally (removing end cap). I did that for the first 3 days but 4th day I stopped inserting a capsule vaginally. The fishy smell has not come back now for several days. Im keeping my fingers crossed but will continue taking the femdophilus and maybe inserting one capsule once a week for maintenance. I go back for a check-up next month, keeping my fingers crossed the BV is a problem of the past.

Good luck to all you ladies out there suffering, I hope you find the right cure. I wish doctors would tell you about some of the home cures. I will keep yall posted.

Replied By B. (Reading, Pa) on 03/31/2011

After suffering numerous times a year with BV, and heading to my gyno. For yet another prescription. This time I thought I would check out a different remedy. I must say I was extremely skeptical at first, but after reading many of the posts, I felt I would give it a try. I went to the store and purchased;

Folic Acid 800mcg

Acidophilus 500 million viable cells per capsule

peroxide 3%

douche (emptied it, rinsed out)

I took one Folic Acid and Acidophilus in the morning. In the evening I took one more Acidophilus. Filled douche bottle with half water and half peroxide, used this before bed. Within 2 days I no longer had that fishy odor. I have also had sex a few times, and made my husband "smell" me to make sure I wasn't missing something. This seems to have worked for me.

I do have a question as to how long should I continue this treatment, and if I quit too soon will it (BV) come back? Thanks for any advice given... I love this website!

Replied By Citygurl (Nyc, Ny Ny Usa) on 04/13/2011

Had the awful experience for the first time in life- the 2-3 pages of possible side effects from the prescription was frightening. Went to the net, tried the overnight tampon soaked in organic plain yogurt w/ active cultures and back to normal!!! Best ever, slightly messy, but well worth it!!

Replied By Jessiy (Sumter, Sc) on 04/18/2011

I suffer from BV, every two weeks have to call in a refill of my flagyl but here lately it just doesn't seem like it is getting rid of it completely. At first it just flared up by intercourse but now it's gotten way worse. I can't use soap to wash with because I get an infection, I can't shave unless I'm ready to get BV. I can't take bubble baths anymore, which I used to love, and it's really getting in the way of my sex life between me and my boyfriend. I'm just so glad that I'm not alone. for the longest time I thought something was completely wrong with me.

Replied By Shaun (Baltimore, Md) on 05/07/2011

First of all I want to thank God for directing me to this website. I have been suffering from bacterial vaginosis for almost three months. Not only was I in constant discomfort, I was discouraged that I would never be cured of this thing. At first my symptoms were a constant discharge with burning and itching. I never had an unusual odor. My doctor prescribed me an antibiotic called Cleocin, which are vaginal suppositories. The symptoms cleared up but as soon as my period was over so were my symptoms. However, this time the itching and burning was worst but no unusual discharge. I returned to my doctor who prescribed the medicine again. She told me to my face that there was nothing else I could do and wouldn't be cured of this. I left my appointment so depressed. I had to pray to God to help me because he truly is a healer. The Holy Spirit directed me to this website. After reading so many comments, I became knowledgeable about what was going on with my body. This is what it took for me to be HEALED AND DELIVERED.

I prayed and asked God for forgiveness. I prayed that God would deliver me from this and show me what I needed to do.
Second, I did not take any more antibiotics. Antibiotics wipe all the beneficial bacteria as well as the harmful bacteria.
I tested my vaginal PH. Before doing anything, I needed to know if my vagina was at the correct ph. I used the Vagisil screening kit for vaginal infections. Very simple and easy to use. My ph was perfectly at a 4. 5. Before the antibiotics, my doctor told me that my vaginal ph was higher than usual and that is why the bad bacteria was allowed to grow. Therefore, the Cleocin probably wiped out the bacteria but now I probably had a massive yeast infection. If I had taken the second round of antibiotics, I would have been doing more harm than good.
Next, I began a regime of taking one acidophilus in the morning and one at night. This stuff works! I purchased minefrom the Whole Foods market (must be refrigerated).
Additionally, I began taking one garlic pill in the morning and one at night.
Each day take my multivitamin and Omega 3 pills.
DRINK PLENTY OF WATER AND ORGANIC CRANBERRY JUICE!
By the first day, I was 90% better already. By the second day, I was back to a healthy vagina.

I thank God for all of your comments. I had to post, because I wanted to bless someone like you all blessed me. Don't put your faith in doctors; put your faith in God!

Replied By Brineshrimp (Weymouth, Ma) on 06/28/2011

Hi all, I am currently suffering from a possible yeast infection, white discharge little white chunks (SICK! ) but it doesnt smell... Which is good? Anyway, I bought monistat and it made it WORSE like a bazillion times worse. I did the finger test to see my progress from it in the shower, and I could literally scoop out this thick white stuff, it was like bread was baking in my vaJJ. I did a peroxide douche for a few days, and it kept producing little white clumps in the expelled liquid. So I found this site and heard apple cider vinegar works, so I went out and bought that as well as acidophilis pills, I've been taking those, and the yeast has been at bay, but not sure if it's gone away? I put an acidophilis pill inside my vag lastnight, and again tonight. Theres still a creamy white residue when I do the finger test... I just want to avoid going to the doc. For right now, I'm kinda freaking out, someone please tell me this will work!! :/

Replied By Brittany (Cincinnati, Ohio) on 07/21/2011

http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Make-Boric-Acid-Suppositories&id=6206017

here is my recipe on how to make boric acid suppositiories in order to naturally treat and cure reoccuring yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis infections. Hope it works

Spread the word : )

Replied By Laree (Alice, Tx) on 08/03/2011

I have been suffering from BV for about 2 years and I am so tired of it!!!! ... I finally came across these different web pages about women who are just like me!!! ... Ive been researching and some people are saying its bad to do hydrogen peroxide and then I look on here and everone says how much it helped... Im just confused on what to do, but im at the point where im willing to try anything to get rid of this!!! ... So I am going to try it and will keep posting on my results.

Replied By Lisa (Las Vegas, Nv) on 08/10/2011

Ok ladies, I have the cure!! I have had BV for years, the only thing you need to do is eat Light and Fit or Activia yogurt everyday and this will clear your BV, please try it!! Please do not put yogurt on a tampon and insert it in your vagina. I did this twice and I had gotten the worst infection ever!!!! It's better to eat the yogurt so it will cleanse the body within.

Replied By Farrah (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) on 08/22/2011

I used to have bouts with BV years ago during college. What finally worked for me back then was the introduction to acidolphilus (sp?) alongside half the amount of antibiotics prescribed -usually only two or three days worth.

However, low and behold nearly 7 years later, here it comes again. So I immediately purchased six things: -Vagisil screening test: saved for after treatment

-Rephresh 3-day 2 part kit: I mixed the purified water douche with Peroxide to clean out the bad bacteria, used the gel too, and then everything else!

-VH Essentials BV inserts from the local pharmacy: Inserted half insert after the Rephresh gel on day 1, half insert on day 2, and a whole insert on day 3. -Renew Life Ultimate Flora vaginal support capsules w/ 50 billion live cultures: I inserted 1 directly into my vajayjay each night right after the VH essential insert, and took one in the am and one before bed.

-A once-A-Day Vitamin w/ 400MCG of Folic Acid in addition to the rest of the B Vitamins (very important not to take Folic Acid as a single supplement): I took two of these in the morning and one at night. It apparently helps with the speedy replicatin of the Lactobacillus acidophilus.

- EmergenC Immune Defense Fizzy Drink: I drank two packets mixed with water in the am, two at lunch, and two at night.

Effects: By the first morning after (less than 10 hours): no odor.

By Day 2's application: No discharge.. But urine was bright yellow from vitamins!

By Day 3's application: nothing except the capsule casings (doesn't melt the same as when taken orally! ), and same yellow urine!

Today is Day 4 and my PH level as indicated by the Vagisil test kit is 4.5. I plan to continue the Folic Acid for today and tomorrow along with the two Renew Life capsules taken orally. I will not insert anything else into the vagina unless symptoms reoccur.

After Day 5, I will continue with the Renew Life and Folic Acid by taking one capsule per day, as well as the EmergenC Immune Defense @ 2 packets in the morning- both until finished

I will keep every one posted on as many of the sites as possible.

Replied By Sickntired (Dallas, Texas/ Usa) on 09/01/2011

I've been suffering from BV for the past 2years. It is so embarrassing. I'd go to the doctor, get a prescription for metrozoile it would clear up then maybe 1-2 months later it would reoccur. The itching, odor, and discharge is just terrible and stresses me out. Make you not even wanna go places! I think that it is sexually transmitted because its seems to present itself after sex or becomes worse. I don't know if my boyfriend has a dirty dick or wat but there is a connection between the two. I'm going crazy I need help, can't even enjoy sex anymore.... What is legit and inexpensive????

Replied By Ettellort (Singapore) on 09/10/2011

First and foremost I would like to share my experiences and practices with all the ladies out here who are suffering with BV be it your first time or recurring bouts.

I have never douche nor inserted anything down south apart from penis or gently cleaning the external area with feminine hygiene wash. I have been using pantyliners for about 5 years both scented and non-scented and never even dared to stick up tampons, always using sanitary pads when I am on my period. I stopped using feminine wash when I realised that Dove was gentle enough for me and have been using it everyday without fail for 3 years.

The only time I had any smell was during my period which was not nauseating and normal blood smell. I have never had an issue with the health nor smell of my vagina all along until about 3 months ago. I broke off with my bf of one year in march and started seeing someone and had sexual intercourse. Even then, there was no smell nor discharge and sex was enjoyable. I was sexually active and when I stopped seeing this guy, I slept with an old acquaintance which I had intercourse with once 5 years ago. Initially all was fine and dandy but there was a lifestyle change involved. I was constantly partying and boozing it up on an average of 3x a week. It was a total change for me because I am not a fan of alcohol nor partying. It all started when after sex, this 2nd guy complained of a burning sensation while he peed but that was the only incident that happened. We found the possible cause of it which was what I had prior to sex, I had spicy food so that could be the reason. We resumed sleeping with each other 1x a week and about a week later I notice during intercourse that there was some fishy smell. He however, throughout the period we were sleeping with each other, insisted that there was no smell. I thought I was being paranoid but I realised as times went by the smell kept getting stronger. He has no history of STD and earlier went for a checkup about few mths before he met me.

After my period we still continued on but the odor lingered. I thought it was because my period was clearing up. I started to have alot of white discharge which smelled bad. But after not sleeping with him for a while, it went away. I drank alot of cranberry juice thinking that it would help and have had several cases of UTIs since I was 21. I went to the doctor and was told it was a fungal infection and was prescribed candid v6 vaginal tablets (7 clotrimazole 100mg pess) to be inserted every night for 7 nights and candid cream (1 clotrimazole 1% cr 15g/20g). The discharge and odor went away after which I had my period a few days later. The doctor insisted that my partner need not be treated because it was not an STD. The only symptoms that I had was odor and white discharge. I had to change my pantyliner more than usual and the discharge wld turn yellow on contact with the pantyliner. After which 3days later I had sex with the guy I was seeing before him during my period (I know you might be disgusted but I am sure I am not the only one doing it) and the smell was masked by the period smell. The odor and discharge came back the next day. And I stopped seeing him and met another guy. We know each other for so long but has never had any intercourse before. So during this period, we had sex finally and I could smell the fishy smell again. It was horrible and affected my self esteem. I never talked to him about it and was too embarrassed to even get intimate again. The next time we were, I was using all sorts of excuses to not do it with him that he thought he did something wrong. I had a hard time but finally told him about my situation. He asked if I had seen a doctor and how long this has been going on. I started this bv symptoms in june and only got to see the doctor in aug. But even after the medications I was not cured. I was lucky enough that he was understanding and told me he did not even notice the first time we had sex and that was also a precaution on my part to ensure that he did not give me a cunnilingus (oral sex ladies). The 2nd time I avoided it also, in fact since I started having the smell after I gave a bj to my partner I would immediately have intercourse so they wont have the chance to go down on me. I LOVE LOVE LOVE sex and have a high sex drive and a very open mind. So before you call me a whore whatsoever, remember, this is a place where we are helping one another to resolve our problems, not make others feel worst. I have not had cunnilingus done on me since june and its been 3 months now my sex life is no longer as enjoyable as before honestly. I ever got a guy who was so horrible smelling down south that was 2 yrs ago but we wore condom and I was so grossed out so I do not want to let any of my partners go through that. I sometimes feel it is karma because I was bitching about how horrible that guy smelled. He was the only uncircumsized guy I ever slept with btw.

Anywho, if you feel that the guy I bitched about gave me this, I highly doubt so cuz it was 2 yrs ago and I was with my bf after that for a whole year and did not experience any of this.

Ex-bf - no condoms

Guy I was seeing - no condoms

3rd guy - no condoms (he was the one I started getting bv symptoms from after a few weeks of having sex and we both drank and partied alot)

4th guy - condoms (smell still lingers and became worst)

I read about how alcohol breaks down into sugar and that period I was highly stressed so I felt that the doctor misdiagnosed me and was therefore not treated correctly despite me doing my homework and telling her how I think its BV.

Thank god for google and this site. I read that semen may imbalance your vagina PH despite us (me and 3rd guy) not ejaculating inside, my excessive alcohol consumption and stress cld have put my vag off balance. I was skeptical about Hydrogen Peroxide douches (I was even scared to put up tampon in my vagina what more HP?! ) and when I read about acidophilus and its effect on the flora/balance/ph whatever, I immediately went out and got myself freeze dried lactobacillus acidophilus with vegetarian capsules (4billion) and consumed 2 pills a day on 07/09/11. First 2 days still no change.. I went on this site again to see other options and saw that it could be inserted because when consumed, it is best for our digestive system. A few ladies here suggested inserting it instead and the more I read the more convinced I became. So on the third day 09/09/11 I decided to change my consumption to just one capsule orally and one inserted through the vagina. I made sure to wear cotton undies and dry myself thoroughly and slept with loose fitting undies only. The next day when I woke up there was alot of white discharge and I made sure to wash purely with water. I avoided Dove because I just wanted to be extra careful incase it whack out the whole regime.

09/09/11 (day1ofvaginalinsertion) - The insertions were all done before bedtime and the following morning I got white discharge mostly from the acidophilus I believe and I couldnt believe how the smell had a drastic change! There was a hint of the fishy smell but it was mild. I was ecstatic but a lil doubtful.

10/09/11 - Same process, popped on in my mouth before bedtime n one down below. Oh I also made sure to pee and wash my vagina, dry it before I inserted. Next day no more fishy smell but when I stick my finger in there is still a lil left. There was the discharge which was from the pill still.

11/09/11 - Earlier on I did the same thing, and pushed the capsule all the way in my vagina using my clean fingers as usual and what I wld do after inserting I will smell my finger to check on the differences. Apparently when I inserted just about an hour ago I immediately smelled my finger and VOILAAAA NO SMELL!! OMG I am SOOO HAPPY AND EXCITED I CANT HELP MYSELF WHICH IS WHY I AM POSTING THIS!! I know its still a lil early to tell but I pray to God this is the miracle for me cause I do not want to do HP or Boric Acid supp. Sounds scary.

PS: JUST TO LET YOU KNOW, SINCE YOUNG I HAVE BEEN WASHING MY VAGINA WITH WATER BECAUSE IT IS HYGIENE/RELIGIOUS PRACTICE AS WELL AND I ALMOST NEVER WIPE WITH TISSUE ONLY AFTER PEEING BECAUSE I NEVER FELT CLEAN IF I DO THAT.

-nv used a tampon my whole life

-always took showers... Last bath I had was 7 yrs ago

-washed myself with water everytime after I pee or crap (with soap on my ass of course) because it was out of habit since young

-3 cases of UTIs which was treated with cranberry juice (preferably no sugar added)

-oh before I saw the doc I ate tonnes of yoghurt with live cultures.. Din help much

-a smoker for 6yrs (so m sure BV wasnt triggered by it)

-no diff in my diet so m convinced the 3rd guy must have triggered it although he did not ejac inside me cause like I said, sudden consumption of alcohol excessively

-no longer drink alcohol (nv really liked the taste anyways and wasnt a drinker to begin with)

-habit of moisturizing my whole body after shower everyday even down below for so many years but no bv symptoms. However I stopped moisturizing my vag because of the BV and I do not want to further aggravate the situation

I am planning to continue this practice till 7 days so my last day will be on 14/09/11 and continue consuming the acidophilus capsules from 1 to 2 a day after I have finished the vaginal insertion. I will stay away from sex till everything is settled fully. Hopefully I do not need to continue taking all these but if I do I do not mind.. I will update this thread to keep you in the loop and looking forward to my natural beautiful smelling vagina cause I miss it and it is slowly coming back to me. YAY for that! GL Ladies.. Hope this helps. :D Oh, and I wouldnt go back to my old partners.. HELL NO TO BV AGAIN. And I agree how men can reinfect you even if docs said it is not possible. Their semen are dependent on their diets as well and their urine tract is longer and may store all sorts of bacteria for all u noe. Be SAFE!

Replied By Gotittogether (Oakland, California) on 09/15/2011

I have been a victim of the horrid BV for the last 5 years! So I have been told by many doctors that the mans sperm can break down ur cells and cause BV. All this time I have tried just about every treatment there is and to no prevail its gone then its right back! Its VERY embarrassing and hard to explain at times! Once I figured it out and I researched it I was more comfortable with sharing it with my partner! After countless embarrassing trips to the doctor and taking pasty metallic pills that halt my partying due to lack of alcohol consumption for fear of throwing up and messy gels that take an extra week outta my life not to mention the goop that follows I had a revelation.

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE flush

I dont necessarily DOUCHE but what I do is pour about 4-5 ounces of peroxide into a small cup (of course I dont use the cup for drinking anymore) then I use an applicator such as the ones that have come with previous BV gels and fill it with the peroxide and insert it and flush it! I do this until all the peroxide is gone. When u first start I would reccomend using 4parts peroxide and 1part water. it gets a little warm at first but over time it feels like a normal douche! When u get a little more comfortable with it then u can eliminate the water! I must say that I have not been to the doctor for that in over 7 months! I do it on a very consistent basis before and after sex during the week and especially after my cycle! If ur issue is one that is really bad at the time u can always repeat! No need for pills suppositories r none of that just peroxide! Heck I'd keep paying 2 dollars for peroxide as long as BV is @bay and I'm not constantly giving the doctors part of my day for this issue! 7months y'all and counting trust me it'll work for u too a very small price to pay to gain ur confidence back! FEEL LIKE A WOMAN AGAIN!! I DO...

Replied By Ettellort (Singapore) on 11/10/2011

Hi ladies! I am back to update on what happened. I thought the acidophilus did the trick but I was the one being tricked! LOL.

I made a mistake of having sex with the guy who I believed caused me this problem and bammm BV came back again. So I went to the doctor and got metronidazole at 200mg and given 20tabs. I religiously ate the pills at same time (or as close as possible to the schedule I gave myself) and when I missed it I just took the pill at the next stated time. BE CAREFUL not to take 2 pills to so call cover back. Just take as per your doctor recommendation. AVOID ALCOHOL AT ALL COST when on the medication. It did the trick for me. And when I had sex (this time I was smart enough to wear protection and I ditched that other guy) voila, my vajajay is back to normal. It's been two months and I do check the status by of my vag when masturbating and boy am I glad it is gone for good. I thought it might come back after my period but it never did. Thank God! I am so happy to have my vagina.. It smells so much cleaner and better than I ever remembered. Oh also while on the antibiotics I took 2 capsule of acidophilus orally 3 hours after my antibiotics dosage, once a day was enough. Just wanted some probiotics to help me out as well. And I continued taking acidophilus for a couple of days after I completed the course.

Please please do complete your course. It is very important otherwise you would only make yourself immune to it and it would take a much stronger dosage in future to treat it. I am glad I found the right doctor who helped me out, a kind old male doctor who was understanding enough and did not even make me strip because I explained to him abt the whole wrong diagnosis from a different doctor. I also think he probably wanted to spare himself from the possible stench. Hahaha. Anyways, good luck to all of you and have faith and relax because stress will only make it worse. There is a solution to our problems, we just have to find what works best for us.

PS: Ditch your men if you need to. Else, get him treated to prevent reoccurences.

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