does yogurt cultures work to cure bacterial vaginosis?

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1. blue eyes says:

   January 21, 2009 at 9:27 pm

   Yogurt is used to treat yeast– not bacteria. Only your doctor can prescribe medication to clear a bacterial infection.
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2. loudondale says:

   January 21, 2009 at 10:05 pm

   I have never heard of yogurt or yogurt culture tabs curing bacterial vaginosis. I have heard of it using yogurt to cure vaginal yeast infections, however. Bacterial vaginosos is caused by introduction of bacteria not native to the vagina into the vagina where they grow and can cause a discharge and foul odor. It can also cause PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) if not treated appropriately with antibiotics. vaginal yeast is caused by the candida yeast bacteria that occurs naturally in the vagina along with many other "critters" that occur there naturally and usually all live in harmony until something happens to change the natural balance. Taking antibiotics for other problems (such as ear infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, etc.) can kill off many of the naturally occuring bacteria that help keep the yeast in check (like cats keep rats under control). When the yeast gets over populated then you have what is called a "yeast infection" with cottage cheesy discharge and some really bad itching. This can be treated sometime in the earlier stages with yogurt; by eating yogurt or douching with yogurt (or dissolved yogurt culture tabs). It is more commonly treated, however with preparations like monistat or clotrimazole cream or suppositories (which can be bought over the counter at your local pharmacy) or diflucan pills (which are sold by prescription).
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3. agatha_amber says:

   January 21, 2009 at 10:35 pm

   It does work for yeast infections, if you do it as soon as you feel the symptoms,but i'm not sure about bacterial vaginosis. It's about balancing out the natural bacteria in our system. It should be plain yogurt.
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4. honeybaby729 says:

   January 21, 2009 at 10:51 pm

   I also don't think yogurt will help with BV. I've actually read that hydrogen peroxide helps eliminate BV.
   See this link:
   http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/vagInfections.html

   I thought about using hydrogen peroxide in there the other day, and figured I do a search to see it it's safe, and wooo laaa!
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5. Mayflower1601 says:

   January 21, 2009 at 11:10 pm

   Yogurt helps with YEAST infections.BV, as you know. is a bacterial vaccine. Quite different. For example, a yeast infection can occur after being on an antibiotic,sometimes even with frequent intercourse. A yeast infection is usually white,thick cottage cheese appearance, itch, with a slight or no odor.. BV usually has a fishy odor and the discharge is thin, milky and yellowish/slight greenish discharge. I guess depending on your symptoms, you'll know if it's yeast or BV. If it's BV, then you need to contact your doctor and have medication prescribed to you IE: Metrogel. Good Luck!!
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6. Cutie Pie says:

   January 21, 2009 at 11:34 pm

   yogurt is good for the yeast infections not the bacteria ones you need to see a doctor if you or anyone you know have the bacteria infection those lead to urinary tract infections and those can be painful. sorry, my grandma worked at a hospital
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7. Michaelangelo says:

   January 21, 2009 at 11:51 pm

   Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common condition of the vagina caused by an overgrowth of various bacteria (germs). It is not just a simple infection caused by one type of bacterium.

   The main symptom of BV is a vaginal discharge. BV is the most common cause of vaginal discharge in women of childbearing age. The discharge is often a white-grey colour, and often has a fishy smell. The smell may be most noticeable when having sex. The discharge tends to be heaviest just after a period, and after having sex.
   The discharge of BV does not usually cause itch or soreness around the vagina and vulva.

   Many women with BV do not have any symptoms (up to half of cases). These women may be found to have BV by chance when vaginal swabs are taken for other reasons.

   Note: BV is not the only cause of a vaginal discharge. Various conditions can cause a discharge. For example, the second most common cause of a discharge is due to thrush which is an infection caused by a yeast called candida. Unlike BV, thrush typically causes a thicker white discharge which tends to cause itch and soreness around the vagina and vulva.

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8. debbie_dundas says:

   January 22, 2009 at 12:26 am

   I'll tell you ,I have had bv for the last three years.I would get it and then go on anti-biotics and be cured till the next month.This went on for 3 years,finally a friend told me to start taking grapefruit seed extract capsules and acidolphilus daily, bought at a health food store,I also did a candida cleanse,and I am happy to say I have had no problems for the last three months.This really works,try it!
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