bacterial vaginosis….?
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 at
7:40 pm
i have all the symptoms for bacterial vaginosis and i was thinking of buying acidophilus tablets to help get rid of it because i don’t want to use antibiotics as they get rid of good bacteria. do you think this will work? also does anyone know of home remedies that will get rid of bv? i’m going to try using tea tree oil in the bath, has anyone tried this?
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The only thing I have found that works is a product called FemDophilus by Jarrow Formulas, however it is not supposed to be used as treatment, but as prevention. This is an acidolphilus combination that has the proper strands needed to maintain a healthy ph. Regular acidophilus (like in yogurt) does not provide the proper strands to colinate in the vagina. While it does help boost the amount, they will not stay and colonize there. The best thing to do is to go to the gyno and get medication and you will be prescribed an antibiotic, which can cause yeast infections. The yeast infection can be treated after the antibiotics are finished. I wouldn’t try any home remidies before consulting a doctor, it could cause more harm than good.
ask a doctor , that better
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see below – everything about Bacterial Vaginosis
Natural cures for bacterial vaginosis prove effective in a majority of cases:
a. Yogurt:
Lactobacillusacidophilus and L. bifidus, present in yogurt, help restore the acidic balance in the vagina. They can either be taken orally or introduced directly into the vagina. Plain yogurt, containing live acidophilus cultures, can be eaten directly. The acidophilus powder or capsules can be taken orally too. Vaginal inserts, in the form of tampons soaked in yogurt, is another effective alternative that improves the vaginal environment.
b. Douching:
A boric acid douche is an ideal alternative to acidify the vaginal pH. This bacterial vaginosis treatment prevents unwanted bacteria from multiplying and destroys that’s already present. However, some women are known to be sensitive to this douche. Another effective means of lowering the vaginal pH is by using Summer’s Eve medicated douche, which contains potassium iodide. A vinegar douche, made by mixing one tablespoon of vinegar per quart of warm water, is also as effective.
c. Beta-dine and gentian violet:
Beta-dine and gentian violet are excellent in countering Candida vulvovaginitis. Betadine is an effective antiseptic iodine solution, but shouldn’t be used for treating bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy. Gentian violet is an effective antifungal stain. While both are effective in curing the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis, they’re messy and leave stains. Some women may be allergic to either or both of them.
d. Oxygen healing therapies:
Oxygen healing therapies have proven successful for treating candidiasis with intravenous hydrogen peroxide.
e. Homeopathy:
The all encompassing homeopathy comes to the rescue here too, as over the counter homeopathic treatments are readily available. Common ingredients used in its preparations are pulsatilla and sepia. Specific treatments can also be designed for treating individual cases.
g. Nutritional supplements:
The antioxidants in vitamins, like vitamins A, C, D and E, as well as, B complex, help in treating bacterial vaginosis. Topical applications of vitamin E from prepared creams or powdered capsules help relieve itching.
h. Dietary restrictions:
Foods that yeast organisms thrive on, like cheese, alcohol, chocolate, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, fruits, fermented foods or those containing molds, like blue cheese, should be avoided.
i. Warm bath:
An ordinary warm bath or a shallow sitz bath can be very soothing to irritated genital tissues. But don’t use soap, as it leaches out the skin’s natural oils that act as the body’s natural lipid barriers against germs.
j. Cold compresses:
If swelling and itching is making you feel miserable, cold compresses can help. When you place a cold washcloth across the affected area, it causes the blood vessels to constrict and makes the area less red and swollen.
i had that when i was pregnant with my little girl there is something called balance active which you can buy from any pharmacy but u may have to order it really works hope that helps good luck xxx
I agree with Dr Doly , get some Yoghurt up there ! !
The 50/50 hydrogen peroxide douche is good (3% strength of Hydogen peroxide)
Do that for a week, twice a day, maybe another week.
Also get some metronidazole from the OB GYB. They say the good bacteria grow back after a week of being killed.
Eat yoghurt with acidophillus in it.
This plan works.
Do not take hydrogen peroxide intraveneously as advised above, doctors say it’s dangerous, so treat carefully.
The above worked for me from experience.
There are home remedies that will work. The acidophilus tablets will help you. Also the tea tree oil will help, too.
You can also use garlic and folic acid pills.
I found a blog that gave a lot of other great tips that will help you. I’ll leave a link to the blog below.
hope this helps…