Will yeast infection medicine (metronidazole cream) treat bacterial vaginosis?
Sunday, August 15th, 2010 at
2:41 am
I am going to try fem-dophilus to treat my BV or what I think is bacterial vaginosis. It itches a little but mostly stings a llittle and has a horrible odor. Gave birth 4 weeks ago. Is this common in women who have recently given birth due to hormonal changes and everything that the vagina has gone through also I had mastitis so I took antibiotics for it and I think it may have caused this.
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Metronidazole cream or pill is the most common treatment for bacterial vaginosis.However, antibiotics usually cause yeast infections, not bacterial ones. I would have it tested before taking any meds- sounds more like a yeast infection to me.
I am married to a family doctor, and hear many stories of female problems, especially bacterial vag. but since you have had a baby 4 weeks ago, I truly believe you should see ur OB GYN , there may be still birth matter in your utterus that needs to shed. This can be dangerous if left untreated the proper way. I had a miscarriage about 6 months ago, had to get a DC, but a week after I too had some smell and I just wanted to crawl out of my skin, but finally one day a small piece of uterine lining came out and all the smell was gone, so this is why I am telling you about the left over material, please check with your doc ASAP. Good luck and congrats on your baby!