Vaginosis Remedies

Bacterial vaginosis can be treated with antibiotics such as metronidazole and clindamycin. However, there is a high rate of recurrence. Moreover metronidazole is a suspected carcinogen. It is banned in EU for veterinary use as it is proved carcinogenic in animals.

BV is twice as common as thrush and it is estimated that 1 in 3 women will develop the condition at some point in their lives. In addition to the physical discomfort and symptoms, BV can also have a significant impact on a woman’s quality of life.

Currently, there are very few over the counter products that address bacterial vaginosis.

They work after different principles:
1. Eliminating the unwanted bacteria. Example Tea-tree oil products, FemiGel. Same principle as the antibiotics.
2. Adding buffer / acid to lower the pH. RepHresh is an example.
3. Adding lactic bacteria. Fem-dophilus (Jarrow Formulas) is a lactobacillus product which specifically claims to help maintain healthy vaginal flora.
4. Adding growth substrate for the beneficial lactic acid bacteria to grow and produce lactic acid directly into the vagina. The natural lactic acid bacteria multiply, bringing about a healthy environment.

LadyBalance is based on this principle. Most of the over-the-counter products are not documented by clinical trials. But as many women cannot eliminate bacterial vaginosis by prescription drugs, they select from the above mentioned products.

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There are a variety of causes for bacterial vaginosis.

Thongs are notorious for causing bacterial vaginosis due to the cloth rubbing against the anus and vagina.

Cases of bacterial vaginosis are more likely to occur in sexually active women between the ages of 15 and 44, especially after contact with a new partner. Condoms may provide some protection and there is no evidence that spermicide increases BV risk. Although BV can be associated with sexual activity, there is no clear evidence of sexual transmission.

It is possible for virgins to get infected with bacterial vaginosis. Rather, BV is a disordering of the chemical and biological balance of the normal flora. Recent research is exploring the link between sexual partner treatment and eradication of recurrent cases of BV.

Pregnant women and women with sexually transmitted infections are especially at risk for getting this infection. Bacterial vaginosis may sometimes affect women after menopause. A 2005 study by researchers at Ghent University in Belgium showed that subclinical iron deficiency (anemia) was a strong predictor of bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women. A longitudinal study published in February 2006 in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology showed a link between psychosocial stress and bacterial vaginosis independent of other risk factors.

A higher incidence in women who have sex with women have led some to hypothesize that sexual exchange of vaginal secretions is a possible mechanism for acquisition.

In pre-pubescent girls, bacterial vaginosis may be caused by strep, or by bacteria introduced from the anus due to improper hygiene (wiping) after bowel movements.

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There are a number of symptoms related to bacterial vaginosis; the most noticeable is a musty fishy vaginal odour. This is not the only symptom but definitely the one that causes the most embarrassment and self esteem issues. Below I review the other common symptoms.

Another common symptom one could encounter is a white and greyish vaginal discharge.  This discharge is worse directly after intercourse, as is the vaginal odour. The look, smell and texture of the discharge is different for yeast infections. Discharge associated with bacterial vaginosis is usually runny and diluted. Other symptoms include vaginal itching and redness as well as painful urination and intercourse. BV is quite often mistaken as a yeast infection, although some of the symptoms can be the same they do differ. Always consult your family doctor to confirm whether you have vaginosis or not.

To review the symptoms:

• A musty/fishy vaginal odour that intensifies after intercourse.
• Vaginal itching and redness.
• Pain during urination and intercourse
• A white and greyish vaginal discharge that intensifies after intercourse.

Remember that some women with BV don’t show any of these symptoms, and many only experience 1 or 2 with the most common being the foul odor.

Bacterial Vaginosis or BV can be a very embarrassing condition for many women. To lessen the amount of time you have to suffer with BV check out 3 Days to Permanent Bacterial Vaginosis Relief’s Website.