When taking lactobacillus acidophilus for bacterial vaginosis, how long does it take to take effect?
Friday, September 18th, 2009 at
2:40 am
I just started taking lactobacillus acidophilus yesterday because I’m starting to get the smell for bacterial vaginosis. How long does it take for it to take effect? And also I’ve heard of lactobacillus acidophilus suppositories…can anyone tell me where I can get those and does it take effect faster than the capsules?
Filed under: Bacterial Vaginosis
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I had a pretty severe case of BV that would not go away. I tried creams, antibiotics, even boric acid vaginal suppositories for two weeks. I tried acidophilus vaginally, but not for long. If you buy the kind in capsules, you can just use those, it doesn’t have to be a special kind, but I don’t know if it will work. I came across some information online about taking folic acid (orally) and how it was a cure for BV. I thought it was stupid and a long shot, but I was desperate, so I tried it. I have not itched AT ALL since I took the first folic acid supplement. I am taking 800mg twice a day and so far, so good. I REALLY didn’t think this would work, but I am happy to say that IT DID!!!!!!! And from my research it seems that taking the daily recommended amount will prevent BV from returning. Good luck, I know this is awful!
You can get those at a health food store. Tea tree suppositories are more effective and work quicker. Continue to take the probiotic also. Time will depend on the degree of infection that you have. It is usually not as quick as prescription medication or the over the counter 1 day treatment products.