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I am so discouraged!

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laura_51322
laura_51322

 I have tried almost everything to try and get rid of the odor. It first stared as fishy and then an antibiotic prescribed by my Gyno called Tinidazole helped for a few days. Then it came back again... I have not had any new partners since months ago and a few weeks after that is when I found out I had BV. Since then I have not had sex and will not have sex. Obviously having odor it is too embarrassing to do so. I take a probiotic daily and eat live cultured yogurt every day. I use tea tree oil and sea salt mixed with water soaked in a tampon twice a day for 3 hours max. I wear only cotton undies no nylon or spandex, I use aveeno body wash and shave only when absolutely necessary (down there). Every day I have an odor in my house and in the car when I’m driving to or from work.. I have to mask it and keep perfume handy when I go out with friends or go to a family gathering... it has truly taken over my life and I am getting so discouraged... idk how much longer I can take this. I have been to my Gyno probably ten times and she basically told me I have been on every med she thinks would help.. and it still has not gone away. Someone PLEASE let me know a secret you use to mask the odor! 

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    rocky10870 laura_51322

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    I know you said, you've eaten yogurt. Idk what kind you meant, but I reccomend eating Chobani Greek Yogurt.. it should help with the smell and discharge.

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