I’m 16 years old and was diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis. I took Flagyl(twice a day) for it for a week and the symptoms were gone for about two weeks and then it came back. I tried natural remedies and that didn’t seem to work so i was prescribed Flagyl again but instead took it for two weeks. During that time, the symptoms didn’t even improve and now that I am off they are getting worse again. I have never engaged in ANY sexual activity so I know it’s not an STD. I am addicted to sugar and often eat candy and pastries but when I am not eating that I am Always eating something healthy such as brown rice, lots of yogurt, fruit, etc. I also take acidophilus and folic acid twice a day. I rarely drink water. I know diet can have something to do with it so yea… also, can your laundry detergent cause bv? i am doing anything i can to prevent this (like using unscented soaps) but it just doesn’t seem to work so I’m thinking it might be something more serious than bv. With symptoms of a strong foul odor and excessive discharge I indescribably disgusting and self conscious at school, being that I am already obsessive compulsive about hygiene.

I am losing my mind and would appreciate ANY help

I have been experiencing a recurring vaginal irritation. It lasts for about a week, goes away, then returns 1-2 weeks later. My symptoms are redness all over my vulva, especially the outer labia. It looks inflamed and feels sore. It almost feels like a burning sensation. However, there are NO blisters or lesions, just redness. I have a somewhat grey discharge, but I haven’t noticed a strong odor or an increased amount of it.

My gyno does not believe it is herpes. She says herpes does not typically look or behave the way my symptoms do. I’m not fully convinced, but I did have a negative herpes blood test at 8 weeks since possible exposure. I have not had a blister to swab for a swab test, but she did swab the irritated area and that came back negative (could easily be a false negative though).

She did do a wet prep (tests for yeast infection, trich, and bacterial vaginosis) and I came back positive for bacterial vaginosis. She also said my vaginal pH was a little bit high. I just don’t know if BV could be causing all these symptoms, especially the burning feeling on my genital area. I took antibiotics but they did not help. I also am taking boric acid suppositories and probiotics. My symptoms haven’t improved after a week.

I have absolutely no idea what this is or what to do…and my doctor seems to just think it’s the BV. Any ideas?

How long did it take before the medication relieved symptoms?

I took my first tablet only 3 hours ago and the irritation has subsided considerably. Is this normal?

I have had a discharge and odorous coming from my vagina for years now and my doctor never found any stds or anything but finally they tell me I have BV and I want to know what damage has it done to my body out of all these years of having it. I’m scared that I wont be fertile anymore and I’m only 18. I don’t have any symptoms on pelvic inflammatory disease but I’m still scared… please help

I had been diagnosed with BV once before and was prescribed metronidazole. I am having the same symptoms as last time and have medicine left. I dont have time to get to the doctor, will anything happen if I take it and it turns out I didnt have BV

And what are the symptoms?

I thought I had Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) again and went to the doctor a month ago to get tested for it. I had been getting an increase in white discharge and the smell was stronger, but my symptoms weren’t nearly as bad as the first time I had BV last June. The test came back negative for BV and everything else.

I still feel like I have BV now. Is it possible that the test I got was a false negative?

I went to the Dr. a few weeks ago and she told me I had bacterial vaginosis. She prescribed me metrogel and the symptoms went away. Now, I have similiar symptoms but the odor is not as strong. Is possible it came back as a mild case that does not need to be treated and could go away on its own? Or is the type of thing that I either have or I dont?