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Recurrent bacterial vaginosis

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annyaloved
annyaloved

I have bacterial vaginosis for 15 years usually after each intercourse. I treated it work metronidazole, apple cider, hydrogen peroxide and Boric acid and probiotics and nothing helped . I was in mayo clinic and they didn't help me. Could you please advise me a good doctor or good treatment ? Thank you

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  • johnC41
    johnC41 annyaloved

    Posted

    BV flourishes when vaginal fluids are insufficiently acidic. Tap Water would typically have a pH reading of 7; the vagina should be less than about 4. This sometimes gets higher because of yeast infections, Candida albicans being a prime suspect. Do you enjoy sweet foods and/ or wine a bit too much? Try cutting down on these for a few weeks and see if the problem improves- it takes quite a bit of time to do so. Also, if you have had a vigorous treatment with antibiotics the thrush problem will probably recur with vengeance. You need to see a dr with special interest in your problem. In the meantime avoid douching, vaginal sprays and powders. Use cotton underwear and keep clean using liquid soap and water on the outside not inside!
    • annyaloved
      annyaloved johnC41

      Posted

      Thank you '

      I try not to eat much sweet food, I do not douche and wear only cotton underwear , and use soap less femine wash! I done have Candida but BV. I visited 4 good gynecologist and they offer only antibiotic metronidazole that treats me temporary . But after each intercourae I get BV back again . Doctors don't know what to do. My husband also took oral metronidazole ....

  • jabberwocky
    jabberwocky annyaloved

    Posted

    If the odor gets unbearable or embarrassing you can douche with peroxide as a temporary fix. I know it sounds scary but it works and makes you feel a little better but it is temporary.

    • annyaloved
      annyaloved jabberwocky

      Posted

      Thank you , I ise h2o2 and it helps with odors and discharge some. But it doesn't treat BV
  • dawn25923
    dawn25923 annyaloved

    Posted

    THESE ARE THE EXACT QUESTIONS I HAVE AS WELL. HOWEVER, I WANT TO KNOW THE HERBAL SIDE OF TREATMENT AS WELL. I HAVE HAD MINE FOR TWO WEEKS AND TWO DOCTORS ARE BOOKED UNTIL NEXT WEEK. AUGH.
    • Specteacher44
      Specteacher44 dawn25923

      Posted

      I have genital herpes and an odor. My doctors keep saying gEni talk herpes does not have odors. Yes it does. I want to know how to handle this problem. I am social outcast
    • Specteacher44
      Specteacher44

      Posted

      Can someone tell me if they are having same problem still and something to use. I am stressing over this same issue. I stay home, try not to be around people, my anxiety and depression has sent me in a tailspin, I know God has me in this situation, I don't want to feel alone or be an outcast to anyone, I know this is my fault, I take the blame,is there anyone who can give any recommendatipns
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