chronic bacterial vaginosis

[Angelhalo052010]

Hi Caramel!
I'm so sorry to hear that, I know for me and a lot of other ladies that is a common side effect of those treatments. those harsh treatments combined with just all the stress of the whole ordeal can do it to you. But I have read some really encouraging things about people using AVC cream to prevent bv, be careful though because it is an antibiotic i think, is it the 30 day prescription? the stuff if supposed to work really well so im sure bv is not going to come back do you have a kit to measure your pH at home? it might be a good way to track how you're doing... Relax and let yourself heal, and be sure to post how the AVC works!

is AVC cream for BV or yeast infections?

[runnh2o]

Even since I started dating/having sex with my boyfriend of 5 years, I have alternated bladder infections, BV, and yeast infections. Doctors tell me that my now after-sex antibotic for bladder infec. causes the yeast infections, and I mainly get BV when we've had sex when I'm menstruating (any time that week). I DO EVERYTHING listed under the prevention lists, and I still deal with these three infections on a regular basis. The yeast infections are now monthly........
Question? The only time I have not had a problem is when my boyfriend uses a condom. Could it be that his sperm contributes to some of these issues? I know females have a complex anatomy but what strikes me in ALL the research I've done is that the male sperm is never mentioned as a potential culprit.
What do you think?

[WildChild]

It is possible for a woman to be allergic or sensitive a man's ejaculate. There were cases of this with the returning soldiers after Desert Storm. Best guess, he's been exposed to something, you are sensitive to? Start with soaps, detergents, that sort of thing.

You might consider seeing a natropath, they deal with the entire body and your life style. I sounds like you need a care giver who is educated to look at how everything is fitting togther to cause these problems. Allopaths can get in the habit of treating you as if the parts of your body are separate. What you do to one part of your body affects all of it.

[caramel504]

is AVC cream for BV or yeast infections?

My doctor told me it's a vagina treatment, it's a vitamin. So, I don't think it's a cure for either, but a treatment that helps to restore what is messed up in my vagina. The problem is I am having a HARD time finding it. I've gone to almost every pharmacy and they tell me that they don't have it and they can't order it b/c it's hard to get. One pharmacist said to me "Oh wow, AVC cream, that's an oldie but goodie, I don't think I'll be able to get it." On pharmacist called my doctor and asked her if she wanted me on another type of medicine, but my doctor said no, she only wants me on that treatment. There are 2 more pharmacies that I haven't tried, and one of them said they are pretty good at getting hard to find medicines. So, I'm trying to get my hands on this, and I will keep ya'll updated.

[Angelhalo052010]

My doctor told me it's a vagina treatment, it's a vitamin. So, I don't think it's a cure for either, but a treatment that helps to restore what is messed up in my vagina. The problem is I am having a HARD time finding it. I've gone to almost every pharmacy and they tell me that they don't have it and they can't order it b/c it's hard to get. One pharmacist said to me "Oh wow, AVC cream, that's an oldie but goodie, I don't think I'll be able to get it." On pharmacist called my doctor and asked her if she wanted me on another type of medicine, but my doctor said no, she only wants me on that treatment. There are 2 more pharmacies that I haven't tried, and one of them said they are pretty good at getting hard to find medicines. So, I'm trying to get my hands on this, and I will keep ya'll updated.

I don't understand why they wouldn't keep the good medicines...this stuff they have now is . I hope you can find it and hope it works...im gonna ask my doc about it too.

[Angelhalo052010]

Has anyone ever been prescribed flagyl oral and metrogel vaginally together at the same time? I'm just wondering if it would work if they are taken together from both ends.

[Angelhalo052010]

Has anyone ever been prescribed Fem pH? I just found it online and I have never heard of it....I wonder if it would work taken with oral antibiotics.

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Description: Fem pH Vaginal Jelly is a bland, non-irritating water dispersible, buffered acid jelly for intravaginal use. Fem pH is classified as a Vaginal Therapeutic Jelly. Fem pH contains 0.9% glacial acetic acid (C2H4O2) and 0.025% oxyquinoline sulfate (C18H16N2O6S) compounded with glycerin, lactic acid, polyethylene glycol 4500 and purified water. Fem pH is formulated to pH 3.8 - 4.3 and is adjusted using 1N potassium hydroxide.

Clinical Pharmacology: Fem pH acts to restore and maintain normal vaginal acidity through its buffered action.

Indications And Usage: Fem pH is indicated as adjunctive therapy in those cases where restoration and maintenance of vaginal acidity is desirable.

Contraindications: None known.

Warnings: No serious adverse reactions or potential safety hazard have been reported with the use of Fem pH.

Precautions: General: No special care is required for the safe and effective use of Fem pH. Drug Interactions: No incidence of drug interactions has been reported with concomitant use of Fem pH and any other medication. Laboratory Tests: The monitoring of vaginal acidity (pH) may be helpful in following the patient's response. (The normal vaginal pH has been shown to be in the range of 4.0 to5.0). Carcinogenesis: No long-term studies in animals have been performed to evaluate carcinogenic potential. Pregnancy: Pregnancy Category C. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Fem pH. It is not known whether Fem pH can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Fem pH should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. Nursing Mothers: It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Fem pH is administered to a nursing woman.

Adverse Reactions: Occasional cases of local stinging and burning have been reported.

Dosage and Administration: The usual dose is one applicator full, administered intra-vaginally, morning and evening. Duration of treatment may be determined by the patient's response to therapy. Each tube has a tamper evident seal at the opening of the tube. Replace cap after each use. To fill applicator screw applicator clockwise onto the tube. Squeeze tube forcing Fem pH jelly into barrel until it is full. Then unscrew applicator counter-clockwise to remove from tube. Lie on your back with knees drawn up. Hold filled applicator by the barrel and gently insert it into the vagina as far as it will comfortably go. Press plunger to empty the contents. Keep the plunger depressed and remove the applicator from vagina. After each use pull applicator apart and wash with warm soapy water, rinse well, dry and reassemble.

How Supplied: 50g Tube with Fem pH applicator.

WARNINGS: Keep this and all medication out of the reach of children.
In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Store at controlled room temperature 59°-86°F (15°-30°C)

[mxdhny66]

i had never had a yeast infection until i started dating this guy, together 3 yrs.. he has been out of the country.. i am not sure what to do because it becomes aggravating.. i have tried everything.. my bathroom looks like a pharmacy.. you guys are right, when you try one thing. something else comes up.. it is driving me nuts. he is very clean.. not sure what to do.. help.. i am new to this, thank you for letting me vent...

[caramel504]

Ok so I developed my yeast infection, the discharge was very much like wet toilet paper, my doctor said that was the start of it, so I used the terazol which made it worse. It turned into a full blown yeast infection with so much discharge. Two days after finishing the terazol I saw no signs of improvement, then my period came. My period stopped last week and I didnt see any type of discharge during it, well after my period went away the toilet paper discharge came back. I took a diflucan pill Saturday morning. I've never used a pill to treat a yeast infection. I'm on my 2nd day with the pill in my system, yesterday the discharge was pretty much gone, now today I'm getting a runny discharge with a metallic odor. OH NO!!!!! I'm hoping it isn't the start of what I think it is. I've been taking the acidophilus to prevent this monster from coming back. I don't know what this metallic odor could mean, OMG!!!!!!

[caramel504]

Also, I don't know if the metallic odor is just my body cleaning itself after my period, but I still don't know how to explain the runny discharge, did anyone who took diflucan experience a discharge after taking it? I'm wondering if that the remainder of the yeast coming out.