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to it & after sex the smell was very noticeable & embarrassing. the dr. said it was a bacterial infection or bacterial vaginosis. I had to take pills 4 seven days & it went away. She said it was not an std & males couldnt get it but now its back. Last night after me & my boyfriend had sex I smelled the odor again and it was very loud . Can someone please tell me why it came back and if there is some other treatment b/c i called the dr. this morning to make an appointment & they said they dont have an opening til january ?????
Wow, I thought I was the only one who was going through this. I kept getting the infection continuously after getting rid of it and even though they said that men don’t carry it, I felt like every time I slept with this one person, a day later the smell appeared. I had it about 3 or 4 times and I’m finally not noticing it at all. Call your doctor and ask if they can give you a refill on your prescription since they can’t see you.
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There are a number of herbs that can help treat vaginitis.
Garlic (Allium sativum). If inserting a gauze-wrapped garlic clove does not appeal to you as a vaginitis treatment, and I can understand that it might not, try adding a teaspoon of fresh garlic juice to a few tablespoons of yogurt, then either soak a tampon in it or use it as a douche twice a day while symptoms persist. This treatment may not win any awards in the odor department, but it can be very effective.
There's a great book out called Garlic: The Science and Therapeutic Application of Allium Sativum and Related Species by Heinrich P. Koch, Ph.D., professor of pharmaceutical chemistry and biopharmaceutics at the University of Vienna, and Larry D. Lawson, Ph.D., a research scientist at an herb company in Utah. Dr. Koch and Dr. Lawson praise the "extraordinary fungicidal activity of fresh-pressed garlic juice and dried garlic."And they identify allicin as the major compound in garlic that kills Candida albicans, the fungus that causes vaginal yeast infections.
Teatree (Melaleuca, various species). Australian teatree oil has become prominent only in the past few years as an antiseptic, but as word of its considerable healing power has spread, annual production in Australia has increased from 20 tons of oil to more than 140.
Australian chemists have shown that teatree oil is particularly effective against candida. One compound in the oil, terpinen-4-ol, appears to be the key to this herb's anti-candida action. Studies have shown that creams and douches containing high amounts of this compound have been as effective against yeast infections as the pharmaceutical antifungals nystatin (Mycostatin) and clotrimazole (Gyne-Lotrimin).
For recurrent yeast infections, Soule suggests mixing two to three drops of teatree oil in a tablespoon of yogurt and then soaking a tampon in it. Insert the tampon at night for up to six nights. Just don't take teatree oil, or any essential oil, internally. They are extremely concentrated, and even small quantities of many of them can be poisonous.
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum). Cardamom may have twice as much terpinen-4-ol as teatree. You can follow the instructions given for teatree oil, but instead use two to three drops of cardamom oil.
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis). Goldenseal is a broad-spectrum herbal antibiotic, thanks to two chemical compounds, berberine and hydrastine, that it contains. Several studies show that these compounds help treat trichomonal vaginitis, a type that is caused by an amoeba.
Goldenseal also has some immune-stimulating activity. I often combine it with echinacea, which is immune-stimulating and antibiotic. Both of these herbs are taken orally in the form of teas, tinctures or capsules.
comfrey (Symphytum officinale). Most cases of vaginitis are caused by infection, but sometimes, particularly in postmenopausal women, vaginal dryness can lead to irritation and inflammation during or after intercourse. My friend Jeanne Rose, California herbalist and author of several good herb books, recommends applying a moisturizing lotion or egg white mixed with the contents of a vitamin E capsule and a couple of drops of comfrey tincture just prior to intercourse.
Lavender (Lavandula, various species). Rose suggests essential oils, notably lavender, for treatment of trichomonas and gardnerella vaginitis. She recommends adding a few drops to douches, sitz baths, creams, lotions and tampons. (Remember that essential oils are for external use only.) In addition to lavender, she is partial to teatree oil and occasionally clary sage and German camomile.
She wisely cautions against routine douching; you should douche only for treatment of vaginitis. Regular douching can kill off beneficial microorganisms and leave you open for invasion by the infection-causing variety. In fact, studies show that women who douche regularly are at increased risk for pelvic inflammatory disease.
Yellowdock (Rumex crispus). Rose often recommends using a combination of yellowdock and other herbs for most types of vaginitis. Her formula includes one ounce of yellowdock root, two ounces of echinacea root, one ounce of goldenseal root and one ounce of ginseng root as a tonic for overall health.
You can use a mixture of dried herbs in the listed proportions to make a tea. You could also pulverize them and insert the mixture into empty gelatin capsules, which are available at many natural food stores that sell herbs. Admittedly, this is a lot of work, but women who face recurrent vaginitis are willing to make the extra effort if they find that the treatment works for them. You can try taking two or three capsules a day.
Yellowdock
Also known as curly dock, this herb has deep roots that are split and dried for use in tonics and ointments.
Apple cider vinegar. Here's an old folk remedy, which many physicians also recommend, for several types of vaginitis: Add three cups of apple cider vinegar to a hot bath and soak in the tub for at least 20 minutes, spreading your legs to allow water to flow into the vagina. Rose suggests that vinegar baths and douches help restore normal vaginal acidity. Normal acidity helps banish candida, trichomonas and gardnerella.
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
last september i was diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease and was told i had thrush which may have caused it, i was treated for both but since after christmas its just got worse. sorry this is tmi..but im getting a lot of discharge and it smells horrible (even after a bath/shower, & i mostly notice its worse after ive had a wee), i looked this up and read it could be bacterial vaginosis? i thought the pills and creams would have helped unless it has come back? do you think i should go back to the hospital and get a second opinion and would they give me the same treatment as before or something stronger? i really need this sorted as its so uncomfortable on top of having pains from the pid, and everything else ive tried for it isnt helping =( ty
Go to the doctor, it can be very serious if not sorted. If you tap it in to the computer there is a very good site with all the info about Pelvic inflammatory disease. I know because my step daughter needed info and i looked it up for her.
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I met my current partner six months ago and was told that I had bacterial vaginosis. I had never had it before but wasnt too worried as I knew it wasnt an STI. However, within weeks of the first treatment I got it again. I took the treatment but now I have started to get the symptoms AGAIN (the fishy smell which is much worse during sex). I have just been retested and am due to get my results on Tuesday.
Im so fed up with the whole thing. Iv heard that BV can occur after a change in sexual partner – which would explain why I got it in the first place – but why do I keep on getting it ?
I try to be careful when I wash and only use PH balanced soap, however me and my boyfriend have sex at least once a day. We also have sex when I am taking treatment for BV. Could this be delaying treatment or aggrivating the condition? Is it possible that he is getting some of the bacteria on his penis and then passing it back to me?Can men carry it at all? Does sex make it worse?Very frustrated lady!
BV is the name of a condition in women where the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted and replaced by an overgrowth of certain bacteria. It is sometimes accompanied by discharge, odor, pain, itching, or burning.
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age. In the United States, BV is common in pregnant women.
The cause of BV is not fully understood. BV is associated with an imbalance in the bacteria that are normally found in a woman's vagina. The vagina normally contains mostly "good" bacteria, and fewer "harmful" bacteria. BV develops when there is an increase in harmful bacteria.
Not much is known about how women get BV. There are many unanswered questions about the role that harmful bacteria play in causing BV. Any woman can get BV. However, some activities or behaviors can upset the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina and put women at increased risk including:
Having a new sex partner or multiple sex partners,
Douching
It is not clear what role sexual activity plays in the development of BV. Women do not get BV from toilet seats, bedding, swimming pools, or from touching objects around them. Women who have never had sexual intercourse may also be affected.
Women with BV may have an abnormal vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor. Some women report a strong fish-like odor, especially after intercourse. Discharge, if present, is usually white or gray; it can be thin. Women with BV may also have burning during urination or itching around the outside of the vagina, or both. However, most women with BV report no signs or symptoms at all.
In most cases, BV causes no complications. But there are some serious risks from BV including:
Having BV can increase a woman's susceptibility to HIV infection if she is exposed to the HIV virus.
Having BV increases the chances that an HIV-infected woman can pass HIV to her sex partner.
Having BV has been associated with an increase in the development of an infection following surgical procedures such as a hysterectomy or an abortion.
Having BV while pregnant may put a woman at increased risk for some complications of pregnancy, such as preterm delivery.
BV can increase a woman's susceptibility to other STDs, such as herpes simplex virus (HSV), chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Pregnant women with BV more often have babies who are born premature or with low birth weight (low birth weight is less than 5.5 pounds).
The bacteria that cause BV can sometimes infect the uterus (womb) and fallopian tubes (tubes that carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus). This type of infection is called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID can cause infertility or damage the fallopian tubes enough to increase the future risk of ectopic pregnancy and infertility. Ectopic pregnancy is a life-threatening condition in which a fertilized egg grows outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube which can rupture.
A health care provider must examine the vagina for signs of BV and perform laboratory tests on a sample of vaginal fluid to look for bacteria associated with BV.
Although BV will sometimes clear up without treatment, all women with symptoms of BV should be treated to avoid complications. Male partners generally do not need to be treated. However, BV may spread between female sex partners.
Treatment is especially important for pregnant women. All pregnant women who have ever had a premature delivery or low birth weight baby should be considered for a BV examination, regardless of symptoms, and should be treated if they have BV. All pregnant women who have symptoms of BV should be checked and treated.
Some physicians recommend that all women undergoing a hysterectomy or abortion be treated for BV prior to the procedure, regardless of symptoms, to reduce their risk of developing an infection.
BV is treatable with antibiotics prescribed by a health care provider. Two different antibiotics are recommended as treatment for BV: metronidazole or clindamycin. Either can be used with non-pregnant or pregnant women, but the recommended dosages differ. Women with BV who are HIV-positive should receive the same treatment as those who are HIV-negative.
BV can recur after treatment.
BV is not completely understood by scientists, and the best ways to prevent it are unknown. However, it is known that BV is associated with having a new sex partner or having multiple sex partners.
The following basic prevention steps can help reduce the risk of upsetting the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina and developing BV:
Be abstinent.
Limit the number of sex partners.
Do not douche.
Use all of the medicine prescribed for treatment of BV, even if the signs and symptoms go away.
because my cousin cant swallow pills and she thinks she might have it.
Hi There,
I am a chronic sufferer of BV too, so I thought to send you some of the info i came across as I BATTLE this monster so to speak ( just to give you and your cousin added details ) coz you said she think she might have it or maybe not, anyway, heres some of it:
Bacterial vaginitis is a vaginal infection. It is one of the most common reasons for vaginitis during reproductive years. Bacterial vaginitis is not a STD; however it can be caused through sexual intercourse. It can also occur among lesbians through exchange of vaginal fluids.
Some of the signs and symptoms of bacterial vaginitis are as follows.
- There could be changes in the odor and colour of the vaginal discharge.
- Itching or irritation in vagina.
- Pain while urinating.
- Light bleeding from vagina.
- Fishy odor and grayish white discharge from vagina; especially after sexual intercourse
Bacterial vaginitis Causes
The main cause of bacterial vaginitis is an overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria and the Gardnerella organism. Generally in a vagina there are more Lactobacillus bacteria than bad bacteria like Gardnerella Vaginalis and Mobiluncus. When the number of bad bacteria increases in vagina, they upset the balance. and this imbalance causes bacterial vaginitis
This imbalance could be caused due to various reasons such as
-Repeated sexual intercourse in a short duration which leads to a rise in the vaginal pH and results in growth of bacteria and infectionlike symptoms.
-Moisture (for long period of time) in the vaginal area caused by restrictive and nonabsorbent synthetic clothing.
-Use of chemicals that may cause irritation.
-Use of antibiotics that disrupt the balance of the bacterial environment in the vagina.
Remedies for Bacterial vaginitis: Treating Naturally
- Eat or apply plain yogurt directly to the vagina. Alternatively, a tampon soaked in yogurt can be inserted.
- Garlic has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Garlic can be taken internally or can be applied directly on the vagina.
- Use calendula herb to reduce the inflammation.
- Herbs like tea tree oil, black walnut, Echinacea and goldenseal are effective in treating bacterial vaginitis.
- Soak a tea bag in water and cool it in refrigerator and then apply it to the vagina.
Diet for Bacterial vaginitis: Eat a healthy diet comprising of fresh fruits and vegetables. Include flax seed oil and meal in your diet. Drink lots of water. Eat non vegetarian foods like meat, poultry and fish. Eat whole grains. Avoid alcohol, refined flour, processed foods, sugar, coffee and saturated fats.
Other ways to deal with the problem
-Use well washed under garments.
- Maintain good toilet hygiene.
- Always take a warm bath.
- Avoid irritants like scented tampons.
- Use condoms during sexual intercourse.
- Always keep vaginal area clean.
- Clean your vagina area thoroughly after having sex.
- Avoid tight clothes and wear cotton panties.
- Avoid douching as it disturbs the balance of the microorganisms within the vagina.
- Be sure to clean diaphragms, cervical caps and spermicide applicators after each use.
- Take care to clean the anal area from front to back to prevent the intestinal bacteria from spreading into the vagina.
Now these are the facts about BV as well as the natural or herbal meds to used, as for your quest, suppositories are widely prescribed now, specifically NEOPENOTRAN supp to be inserted in the vagina 1-2 a day, depends on the severely of the infection, my OB gave me 2x a day every 12 hrs one in morning b4 I get out of bed and then the other before I sleep,it stings a bit but it sure is effective. You can have exceessive discharge as you are taking the meds. A pill that is as effective too is Flagyl or metronidazole taken 3x/day for a week is effective too. But as always prevention is better than cure, for BV is very recurrent, I know for I seem to have the infection every now & then.
I hope this info helps a bit. Godbless.
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
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i don’t have any time to get to the doctor today. is there any way i can get a quick-fix over the counter at least until saturday. the smell is bothering me lots!!!
Take a shower and call the dr. for an appt. 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
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