Vaginosis Remedies - Commonly Used 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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