BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS?? OR NOT?
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I am early 50s. Had hysterectomy inc. removal of both ovaries. Retained cervix. (7 years ago). Now on HRT Livial.
Problem is I get repeated vaginal irritation, discomfort, no discharge as such, but itching externally, dryness I think. But worse of all is the odour, which is noticable through my clothes and very embarrassing. I need to change underwear, panty liners and trousers need washing after one wear.
I have been to doctors, who have twice taken swobs for BV. Both came back normal.
I have tried Replens and something prescribed for BV from the Doctor. Neither worked and one stung internally - horrible. Also had one course of antibiotics as a precaution.
I now buy Balance Activ (pack of single tubes of balancing gel good bacteria - 7 day course), over the counter in Boots, Sainsburies, Tescos - on shelves. Which tells me a lot of us are suffering. Also £8 a pack.
But I can't shake it off. I am uncomfortable every day. The odour is only just about controlled. I now use the Balance Activ as maintenance a couple of times a week!
Why did tests show it wasn't BV? Is there any other known condition? Help anyone?
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Fanny_Jane
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The only thing that really helps me and some of my friends is the HRT Ortho Gynest or similar cream. I see you are on Livial so I'm not sure if you can insert the cream as well. You could ask your gp.
I have tried all the over the counter lubricating gels and nothing has helped except the HRT cream. As I really did not want HRT at all I had to give in and try it as life was almost unbearable at times without it.
I tend to use it for a while, things improve and then I stop for a bit. Back comes the problem and back on the cream I go.I also get a lot of bladder infections, which my gp says is all connected with ageing and thinner skin etc;
The probiotic is a good idea. One note of caution, have a week of now and again. I and a friend of mine got a big build up of good bacteria to the point where it started to give us problems, My gp suggested 3 weeks on and one week off and things have normalised once again.
It's just cheesy being a gal isn't it? Men have a much better deal than we have all round.
Sorry I can't help you more. I hope someone comes along that can offer you some good advice that makes a difference to you. Fanny Jane.
Andi
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Never thought I would be having these problems, stupid me or what!!!
. Kind regards Andi.
Fanny_Jane
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We all hope we don't succumb to all sorts of things and life creeps up on us and...wham.
Hope things improve soon for you, Fanny Jane.
sarah55
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I have had numerous amounts of antibiotics in the past to try and get rid of it but it has just kept coming back.
Having BV for such a long time has made me insecure, stressed and upset.
I started to think that it would never go away which was a real concern as it can affect you when you are trying to have a baby also.
So my friend suggested I try Isla Soap Stick. I thought to myself how can this work if nothing else has? I used the Isla Soap Stick product which I bought online for 3 days in a row and I could not believe it!
My discharge and odour has completely disappeared. I thought I would wait a month and see if it returned but it has completely gone!
I have been amazed by this product and I cannot thank Isla enough for helping me.
I cannot rave about this product anymore than I have. I have told everyone I know and everyone wants one due to the sexual benefits also.
I am sharing my story in the hope that it may assist other ladies who are suffering from this same problem and have tried everything like I had and thought it was something I was going to have to live with. I hope it can help you!
hope4vaginitis
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Best Wishes, Hope