Here’s the scoop: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is essentially an overgrowth of normal vaginal bacteria. Usually this is Gardnerella Vaginalis, which is supposed to be there, but not so much. This generally occurs when the vaginal pH becomes too high….that is, more basic/less acidic.

Decreasing the pH will help….you’ll have to read about this on your own I’m afraid, as this is not my specialty. (Plus there is no consensus on which methods truly work to correct the pH, or even why the pH may be too high in the 1st place. Would depend on too many factors for this forum.) Some also advocate yogart with lactobacillus (a harmless bacterium, except to other bacteria), which is supposed to balance things out. There is a lot of debate about whether this is actually the case or not.

Ultimately, the best resolution is with antibiotics….Flagyl being the drug of choice. Available only by prescription.

Some over the counter things to think about:
-Acidophilus supplement (can purchase at health food store/whole foods/ drug store, etc.) this is basically the healthy bacteria found in yoghurt, and is good for helping regulate the bacteria in your tract. keeps things happy.

Check out these links to read more about it:
http://www.bacterial-vaginosis.com/treatment/home-treatments-for-bacterial-vaginosis/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacterial_vaginosis

http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/tc/bacterial-vaginosis-topic-overview

The way to cure is by using a prescription medication, therefore, you need to go back to the doctor. The medication is in a cream form and is applied the same way as the medication for a yeast infection.

To prevent and help rid yourself of BV, a couple of tips to follow:
- no bath. sitting in the dirty water or soapy water is bad for your vaginal health;
- don’t use a deordant or perfumy soap on your vaginal area.
- if you are sexually active, your man should always wear a condom, but if he does not, be sure that he really washes his penis to remove any soapy residue.
- no dryer sheets as they contain perfume and can get on underwear;
- no thong or g-string underwear as bacteria gets easily transferred from the rectal area to the vaginal area
- no deordant pad, tampons or panti-liners
- cotton underwear to allow air to flow more freely;
- no douching
- eat yogurt daily to help;

Steer clear of anything that can disrupt the normal bacteria in the vagina.

To start it is NOT and STD.

Ok so I had it on and off for along time and it is heck to have!
Im only 20 and Im like why is this happening to me!!

I went to doctor visit after doctor visit and got Flagyl but it came back!
I could afford the doctor any longer…after all Im a student and have no health insurance….and antibiotics sometimes gets rid of what good bacteria you have left.

Prescriptions suck and most doctors do wanna offer the time to help you but thank god one doctor gave me some advice!

Also what helped me out alot as of now was…

1.) Use RePhresh
2.) Eat yogurt
3.) Wipe FRONT TO BACK!
4.) Make your you wipe good down there and make sure you are dry.
5.) Put peroxided on tissue from time to time a wipe normal just once or twice.
6.)Do not Wear any undies to bed!
7.) Wear only cotton undies
8.) Give it time to try and go away on its on.
9.) Stress can make it worse.
10.) Do not bath. Showers best.

Knock on wood Im doing ok as of now and feel fresh as can be.

Email me if you need any more info!