I used a ½ cup of bottled water and a ½ cup of hydrogen peroxide. I added both liquids to an EMPTY bottle of Summer's Eve douche (wash out the previous solution).
I showered as I would normally do, then I douched with the peroxide/water solution. It did feel a little weird, but I went to sleep that night feeling great. Woke up the next morning feeling so unbelievably fresh and DRY! I still have a slight discharge, but I'm going to do douche again tonight and one more time tomorrow night! I am very confident that the end result will be nothing less than great! :)
Replied By Melovely1 (Elk Grove, Ca) on 05/10/2011
Pheonix,
I have been having recurrent bacterial vaginosis for the past year and have been doing alot of research. I am premenopausal and I think my fluctuating hormones and lack of estrogen has contributed to my recurring infections. I am interested in using the hydrogen peroxide to cure my bv. I am wondering if you are still cured and how is it after having sex. I am currently finishing my last treatment and started taking probiotics and vitamins supplements. I also bought RepHresh and will start using that. I need a cure because this has started messing with my mental state. Please give me an update as to how you are doing now. Thank you.
Replied By Tee (Philadelphia, Pa) on 06/06/2011
I started using the peroxide/water douche after several failed attempts with antibiotics, IT HAS BEEN THE BEST THING EVER. Fresh and Clean is all I can say. No problems after sex either. The rephresh was so temporary and didnt work nearly was well as I thought it would. I take 1 probiotic supplement by mouth and douch once at night with peroxide and I am as good as new. To be honest, I stopped douching ever night and only do it once a week because the effects are lasting but to stay safe I make sure I do it at least once a week. My gyn says no but what she's prescribing is costly and doesnt work. If the peroxide is not doing any harm, which is isnt, then why not. Its cost sufficient as well.Replied By Heide (Fresno, Ca) on 08/19/2011
Flagyl is the brand version of generic Metronidazole. The only cure I've ever used was MetroGel. You use it exactly like Yeast medication inserted once a night for 7 nights.
Every 'homeopathic' remedy has been a disaster for me. It either exploded my symptoms by killing off the good bacteria I needed for fighting it, or it gave me a secondary infection.
Any douche will push out more than only the bad bacteria you were hoping for, and then you're in a horrible cycle of Yeast/BV/Yeast/BV.
Taking Metronidazole by mouth didn't help nearly as much as MetroGel does! They both work, but MetroGel has never let me down!
Replied By Shay (Il) on 05/30/2014
I have been suffering from bv since I was about 19. I'm now about to be 35. I'm constantly at my obgyn with the same diagnosis, basically I already know what I'm there for but they treat me like its something new to them everytime! So I went online to see if there was any other alternative, because I'm tired of all those nasty pills and messy creams. I tried the peroxide and water douche & it was cool the first night but it came back later the next day, I did it again last night, again I feel great and dry right now. But I am gonna do it again for the next couple of days to see what happens. This method is so worth a try, especially when u tried all those gross medicines. I am also gonna try the boric acid capsules as well. Will post an update soon!! Wish me luck!!Replied By Timh (KY) on 05/31/2014
Shay: Povidone Iodine is also effective.Replied By Tiffany (Riverside, Ca) on 11/17/2014
Fed up totally. I am 34 and have struggled with BV to the point where they prescribe the same thing every time; it goes away, but for sure comes back. Tonight I have finally tried Hydrogen Peroxide 50/50 like a lot of the ladies have expressed. The smell has gone away a lot. It burned a little but boric acid burns worst. I am hoping I have finally found something that will work. I will for sure try after sex a few hours after. Ladies I will provide an update I pray this works. Mine usually occurs after sex and my period, stressed, too much yeast etc. Fingers crossed.Replied By Mrs C (Savanna, Ga) on 01/15/2015
I too have been suffering with this condition for the last 8-10 yrs prescription medications only works temporarily 3-6 months. I'm tIred of the embarrassing trips to the Dr and explaining to my husband that is back again. I tried the 50/50 mix of hydrogen peroxide and water in a clean empty duche bottle and a hr after I'm still fresh and dry. My plan of action is repeat tonight and if needed tomorrow! WOW IT REALLY WORKS!