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Anyone treated bv without antibiotics?

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brooke58540
brooke58540

I have had bv in the past but always put on metronidazole for 10 days. I'm wondering if anyone got rid of symptoms by changing diet and doing apple cider vinegar baths or using tea tree essential oil ect. If so I'd love to hear what you did and how long it takes to get back to normal. Thank you!

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  • frieda69422
    frieda69422 brooke58540

    Posted

    Hi, you can treat BV successfully with raw organic honey. I posted this reply to someone else just a few minutes ago: “I will tell you what I’ve been telling everyone: Raw organic honey works for BV. Insert a small amount on the tip of your finger, once in the morning and again at night before bed. Use a panty liner to catch the honey when it seeps back out. (Enough will remain inside to do its work.) Honey is very effective at restoring the natural balance of vaginal flora, has no side effects and is relatively east to use.” I discovered this remedy after 2 years of BV—and was symptom free within a day of starting the honey treatment. I want to add that there is a lot of natural advice (about honey, vinegar and other remedies) at a site called Whole Woman Village Forum. (My comment may get flagged if I include the link, so just Google it.)
    • brooke58540
      brooke58540 frieda69422

      Posted

      Thank you for the reply Frieda! I will try the honey. I looked at the site earlier and it was helpful as well!
    • rashonda021791
      rashonda021791 frieda69422

      Posted

      I’m 6 1/2 months pregnant and I got the BV from being pregnant my first time catching it. I took the antibiotics and I didn’t do nothing. Can I use honey while I’m pregnant 
  • frieda69422
    frieda69422 brooke58540

    Posted

    You’re welcome, Brooke. I’ve learned that many women have BV, and after a lot of research I have found that antibiotics rarely cure it. (Antibiotics are much less effective for most bacterial infections nowadays because of overuse.) I wish more women would give honey a try.
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