I had been taking perscription pills for my bacterial vaginosis for 7 days and when I had finished it came back. I then read somewhere that if u drink 1 teaspoon of baking soda in 1/2 cup of water it will cure it. Does this work? And if so…how often do I drink this mixture? Thanks~
Sorry to say that is nonsense, your digestive system can have an effect on your vaginal health but trying to cure vaginal infections such as these via ingesting something like this won’t work, I’m also not quite sure what baking soda is going to do. Basically home methods are a no-go simply because they don’t work, most will agree that when it comes to a bacterial infection antibiotics are needed, which means going to your doctor, the only thing you can do is prevent the infections to begin with. Some suggestions for prevention;
Don’t use tampons or commercial pads, these encourage bacterial growth and chemicals within them throw off vaginal pH, thus they are a major cause of infections such as BV and thrush. Tampons are the worst in terms of health and hygiene within the vagina, commercial pads and liners encourage bacterial growth outside the vagina. Try organic options free from chemicals, additives, bleach and synthetics, if you use pads or liners try cloth options which are more hygienic than commercial brands, if using tampons consider menstrual cups, as well as safer and more hygienic they have many other benefits over tampons.
Washing too often washes away fluids and 'good' bacteria vital to vagina's self-cleaning functions. Only wash with water, anything chemical such as soaps, wipes or bubble baths can interfere with vaginal pH and vaginal flora, soaps also can't tell the difference between 'good' and 'bad' bacteria. So-called 'feminine' cleaning products marketed specifically to play on women's insecurities can be just as harmful. Douching is particularly bad as it strips away vaginal fluids and pushes harmful bacteria up deeper. Make sure to dry after washing but as towels can harbour bacteria, try a hairdryer on a cool setting.
Although BV is not an STI it can be passed back and forth between partners just like any other infection, so if sexually active but not using condoms get your partner treated too. Semen can cause problems as it has different pH to your vagina so can push things over the edge if your vagina is already a little off balance, so it's best to avoid sex feasting as your vagina may not be able to adjust quickly enough. Some women also find specific partners can cause problems. Watch out for lubricants that contain nonoxynol-9 as this can cause serious problems for some women. Some women experience problems using hormonal birth control as the hormonal change in turn leads to changes in their vagina throwing everything into chaos.
There are the normal things too such as tight clothing and synthetics that prevent aeration to your groin making the area warm and moist, perfect for bacteria and yeast – this is also another reason to avoid liners. If you are sitting down all day at work then your groin may also be getting warm and sweaty, not to mention if you hot desk the seats will be full of bacteria from others, so get up and walk around occasionally. Check toilet habits making sure to wipe front to back and wipe your backside well to avoid bacteria getting onto your underwear – also try tea tree oil when washing to help kill any bacteria within your underwear.
Recurrent ‘Bacterial Vaginosis’ can be very traumatic to live with. Sometimes after taking all the creams, potions and antibiotics the problem still comes back time after time. After suffering with recurrent bacterial vaginosis (BV) for nearly 3 years I eventually found a totally natural cure. The claim was to be clear of bacterial vaginosis in 3 days. Imagine my delight when I found the claims to be totally true. If you have bacterial vaginosis for the first time or have had recurrent bacterial vaginosis for some time this is something you really should consider looking at Bacterial Vaginosis Help – The 3 Day Cure
You have a better chance by calling your doctor back and telling him you still have issues.
If you have sex with your boyfriend, you can re-infect yourself as well. Both of you should take the medication (just an FYI if you have a boyfriend).
The baking soda thing is BS.
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Sorry to say that is nonsense, your digestive system can have an effect on your vaginal health but trying to cure vaginal infections such as these via ingesting something like this won’t work, I’m also not quite sure what baking soda is going to do. Basically home methods are a no-go simply because they don’t work, most will agree that when it comes to a bacterial infection antibiotics are needed, which means going to your doctor, the only thing you can do is prevent the infections to begin with. Some suggestions for prevention;
Don’t use tampons or commercial pads, these encourage bacterial growth and chemicals within them throw off vaginal pH, thus they are a major cause of infections such as BV and thrush. Tampons are the worst in terms of health and hygiene within the vagina, commercial pads and liners encourage bacterial growth outside the vagina. Try organic options free from chemicals, additives, bleach and synthetics, if you use pads or liners try cloth options which are more hygienic than commercial brands, if using tampons consider menstrual cups, as well as safer and more hygienic they have many other benefits over tampons.
Washing too often washes away fluids and 'good' bacteria vital to vagina's self-cleaning functions. Only wash with water, anything chemical such as soaps, wipes or bubble baths can interfere with vaginal pH and vaginal flora, soaps also can't tell the difference between 'good' and 'bad' bacteria. So-called 'feminine' cleaning products marketed specifically to play on women's insecurities can be just as harmful. Douching is particularly bad as it strips away vaginal fluids and pushes harmful bacteria up deeper. Make sure to dry after washing but as towels can harbour bacteria, try a hairdryer on a cool setting.
Although BV is not an STI it can be passed back and forth between partners just like any other infection, so if sexually active but not using condoms get your partner treated too. Semen can cause problems as it has different pH to your vagina so can push things over the edge if your vagina is already a little off balance, so it's best to avoid sex feasting as your vagina may not be able to adjust quickly enough. Some women also find specific partners can cause problems. Watch out for lubricants that contain nonoxynol-9 as this can cause serious problems for some women. Some women experience problems using hormonal birth control as the hormonal change in turn leads to changes in their vagina throwing everything into chaos.
There are the normal things too such as tight clothing and synthetics that prevent aeration to your groin making the area warm and moist, perfect for bacteria and yeast – this is also another reason to avoid liners. If you are sitting down all day at work then your groin may also be getting warm and sweaty, not to mention if you hot desk the seats will be full of bacteria from others, so get up and walk around occasionally. Check toilet habits making sure to wipe front to back and wipe your backside well to avoid bacteria getting onto your underwear – also try tea tree oil when washing to help kill any bacteria within your underwear.
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