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    Default Recurring BV-- I'm so sick of it

    I've been having recurring BV for like a year and a half. I have been in the doc repeatedly over and over again. Went to different docs. I've been with my current GYN for a few months. She is aware of my condition and put me on Boric Acid pills. This is a 14-day treatment that is supposed to balance the PH is the pussy. She also told me to eat 3 Dan-Activ yogurt a day for 2months for the live cultures in, then daily for 6 weeks.
    Okay, I gotta admit I didn't keep up the yogurt diet. 3 yogurts a day for 2 months?? It was too much for me, it's nauseating. I'm planning to ask her for other alternatives to that yogurt diet.

    Anyway, a month after the boric acid treatment I now have another infection. It drives me crazy. BV, then 7 days of antibiotic tx, then a YI due to the antibiotics, then 7 more days of monistat, then I'm good for a month or so before the BV hits again!! It's a vicious cycle.

    Anybody here has had this problem? Or does anybody know any remedies?? I know that garlic trick for YI was awesome!!

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    Default Re: Recurring BV-- I'm so sick of it

    you can take acidophilus pills instead (which is what the yogurt contains). you can get some with huge amounts of acidophilus in them. i have some in the fridge i can only take 1 time per week MAX because each pill is just packed with acidophilus.

    also, try this site:
    http://www.bacterialvaginosisrecurrent.com/

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    I eat Stoneyfield farms yogurt when I need the acidopholus-not nearly as sugary and nauseating as Dannon. I don't know about the BV-I had it once, they gave me metro-something-zole to put in my vag and it went away. You might want to look up Braggs apple cider vinegar though-I know it does good things for your body's ph.

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    "Bacterial Vaginosis is the most common viral infection for women in the United States"

    from the Bacterial Vaginosis Recurrent site.

    D'oh. Way to edit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zxcire View Post
    "Bacterial Vaginosis is the most common viral infection for women in the United States"

    from the Bacterial Vaginosis Recurrent site.

    D'oh. Way to edit.
    Oh my. If its bacterial and viral (and magical), we're all in trouble. Superbug!

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    Default Re: Recurring BV-- I'm so sick of it

    There are different ways to treat BV. You don't have to be on antibiotics every time. Ask your doctor about clindese.

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    Default Re: Recurring BV-- I'm so sick of it

    When I had it I used that Metrogel shit and it did jack shit for me.
    I ended up curing it with a Hydrogen Peroxide / Water douche.
    I haven't gotten it back since.



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    I used to get recurring BV. BY my 3rd treatment it went away. I had to find the cause that was making it recurring to finally stop the cycle. I've heard good things about boric acid pills straight up the hoo-hoo.
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    Default Re: Recurring BV-- I'm so sick of it

    I guess Boric Acid isn't good enough for me

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    Quote Originally Posted by TigersMilk View Post
    I used to get recurring BV. BY my 3rd treatment it went away. I had to find the cause that was making it recurring to finally stop the cycle. I've heard good things about boric acid pills straight up the hoo-hoo.
    What ended up being the cause?

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    I think theres a BV forum on curezone.com maybe its worth checking out.

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    I used a medicated douche, cheap one at the store. It totally worked. It is a standard peroxide/water with a little thing of iodine you put into the mix. Give it a shot, iodine kills bacteria!

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    Quote Originally Posted by bluelight View Post
    What ended up being the cause?
    Changing my detergent.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sirona View Post
    When I had it I used that Metrogel shit and it did jack shit for me.
    I ended up curing it with a Hydrogen Peroxide / Water douche.
    I haven't gotten it back since.


    How do you make a hydrogen peroxide douche? And how often do you use it?

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    Default Re: Recurring BV-- I'm so sick of it

    Douching is apparently bad for BV.

    I found this source:

    http://www.womhealth.org.au/factsheets/thrush.htm

    (I know the link says thrush but its also about BV)

    Most vaginal infections are caused by an imbalance in the naturally occurring bacteria or fungi in the vagina, or by a parasite. The three most common vaginal infections in women are bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis (also known as thrush) and trichomoniasis. While candidiasis is often considered by women to be responsible for most vaginal infections, bacterial vaginosis is actually more common. Bacterial vaginosis accounts for approximately 40-50% of vaginal infections, with candidiasis being the cause for 20-25% and trichomoniasis for 10-15% of cases (1).

    The most common symptom of a vaginal infection is an abnormal vaginal discharge, although some infections may not cause any symptoms. Vaginal discharge is normal and differs in consistency and amount during different phases of the menstrual cycle and life stages. Normal vaginal discharge can range from clear and slippery, like raw egg white (around the time of ovulation) to sticky and white or cloudy (just before and after a period). The discharge can have an odour but it is generally not unpleasant. Women who take the oral contraceptive pill may experience an increase in vaginal discharge while menopausal women commonly report a reduction. All these changes make it sometimes difficult for women to know whether an infection is present or not.

    Bacterial vaginosis
    Bacterial vaginosis (BV) was previously referred to as Gardnerella or non-specific vaginitis. It is caused by an overgrowth in bacteria which occur naturally in the vagina in small numbers. Normally, these types of bacteria are kept in check by the presence of 'good' bacteria, lactobacilli, which keep the vagina acidic, an environment not favoured by other bacteria. A decrease in the normally dominant lactobacilli allows for other bacteria to grow. BV is associated with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and increases the risk of miscarriage and preterm delivery (2).

    While it is unclear if BV is actually sexually transmitted, it is associated with sexual activity. Sexual intercourse and changing sexual partners are both associated with the decrease in acidity of the vagina which contributes to the growth of other bacteria. Smoking also appears to increase a woman's risk of bacterial vaginosis as does douching (rinsing the vagina out with water or a solution).

    Symptoms
    Approximately 50% of women with BV will be asymptomatic (experience no symptoms) (3). If present, symptoms can include:

    Fishy smelling vaginal discharge (often worse at menstruation or after unprotected vaginal intercourse).

    Grey or white vaginal discharge, thin or watery in consistency.

    Vaginal itching.

    Diagnosis and treatment
    Women who suspect they may have a vaginal infection should visit their doctor. If possible, women should abstain from penetrative sex for at least 24 hours prior to the visit as the presence of semen, lubricants or spermicides can make the diagnosis of a vaginal infection more difficult. Women should also avoid douching, using a tampon or vaginal medications (ie. thrush medication) for at least 24 hours prior to the visit. A doctor will examine the genital area to look for signs of other conditions and take a swab of vaginal discharge for laboratory testing. Taking a swab is an important step in obtaining a diagnosis. A doctor cannot accurately diagnose a vaginal infection by asking the woman about symptoms and/or by conducting an examination.

    BV is treated with either oral antibiotics or antibacterial vaginal creams. During pregnancy only selected drugs are considered safe to use. Similarly, some of the drugs used to treat BV react with alcohol and, therefore, it must be avoided while taking these drugs and for a few days after the course. Recurrence of BV can be as high as 30-40% (4). Recurrent infections are also treated with antibiotics or antibacterial creams.

    Prevention
    To reduce the risk of recurrence, women should avoid practices that upset the natural bacterial balance in the vagina. It is best to avoid using perfumed talcs and deodorants in the perineal area, as well as douching and using bubble-bath, soap, bath salts and shampoo when taking a bath (sitting in water which contains these products can disturb the natural environment in the vagina). Quitting smoking may also be helpful.
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    Default Re: Recurring BV-- I'm so sick of it

    Does anyone know how to make the peroxide douche?

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    Are you sue the bv isn't related to an std? I had reoccurant bv for about 6 months and it turned out I had a sexually transmitted parasite called trich. My doctor didn't test me for it because the antibiotics, flagyl, used to cure bv also clear up trich. The problem was that the person I was sleeping with also had trich so he kept passing it back to me. It takes about a month to incubate so the bv wouldn't show up right away and I would think I was cured. While this was happening I read up on a lot of natural cures for bv (too many to list). I would suggest anyone suffering from chronich bv do this also, because bacterial vaginosis is caused by an inballance in the bacteria in the vagina. Taking more and more antibiotics only further upsets the ballance between the good and the bad bacteria. Cutting out refined carbs from the diet.... eating only whole foods. Is supposed to vastly improve the condition. And the waistline.
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    I had recurring BV a few years back, it really sucks. I had antibiotic treatments and boric acid treatments as well and it just kept coming back. My doctor thought that semen was probably upsetting my vag's PH causing BV. Once my hubby stopped cumming inside me it seemed to clear up. Have you changed to sensitive neutral soap, laundry detergent? Maybe try some Refresh sold over the counter after sex?
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    Quote Originally Posted by luxury View Post
    Does anyone know how to make the peroxide douche?
    Whoops missed your question, my bad.

    I basically did a 1 part hydrogen peroxied to 3 parts water and used one of those crazy turkey baster things to kinda wash myself out. It cleared it up pretty quick.

    Jaizaine, in general I am a giant anti-douching person. In this case however i'd tried EVERYTHING else and figured at that point what the hell.





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    Just chiming in to 2nd the peroxide/water douche. I went 1 part water to 1 part HP in a turkey baster, for 3 nights in a row. Cleared it right up after several rounds of BV/antibiotic/Yeast/back to BV go-rounds.

    I've read that HP works because the "good" bacteria in the vagina secrete HP as a defense to keep the bad stuff in check, and are themselves not affected by it. So the HP kills the bad, keeps the good. Whatever, but I know it works well for me.

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    ^^^ I was under the impression that the bacterias responsible for BV are anaerobic (thrive in a low oxygen environment).
    Hydrogen peroxide decomposes to oxygen and water thus turning the vagina into an oxygen rich environment which in turns fucks with the bacterias ability to replicate and thrive.



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