[BVcure4u]

I know this is so frustrating to so many women, men and even the Dr's. I have dealt with this for ten years but finally came up with so much with doing so much research. You really have to become your own advocate. I hope that this is helpful information. I am not a nurse, nor a Dr, just a wife, mother and women who has struggled with BV. I thought I would share this with you all since I used to read forums all the time. To start, I have read that many women have taken that flagyl (generic name for metordinazole) and the BV has came back. Ok, ready for this.... make sure that your boyfriend or husband also gets a prescription. I have been told by pharmacists that indeed the partner needs to be treated as well. They also need to wash well before sex. Good o dial soap & friction, but they have to clean well. Also make sure their hands are clean. The reason for the shower is because think how many men go into public places and do not wash before they urinate. Then they spread germs when they have to hold their penis to pee. Make sense huh? So when you both are treated, I would make sure that he does not ejaculate inside until the infection is cleared. Also I would wait at least three days after taking meds. If you use the cream, I would wait the 5 or 7 days. I have learned that men can be carriers. In fact, my man had that fish smell every so often. It has to do with the protein and acid in their semen. The reason it gets to that point, at least from what I researched is because they release semen too much; too much sex. They need time to build that up again. I guess that saying is true, "too much of anything is not good." When you notice that your man has that smell, you know that an infection is coming on. Tell him to pull out. Also talk to your Dr about getting preventive meds. I have been using acidophilus. I bought some from health food store. 20.00 for a bottle but last for a long time. I take 1/2 tsp when I notice symptoms and have not had a problem. If you have symptoms, take 1/2 tsp in the morning and 1/2 at night. Or consult with someone at the health food. Don't be afraid to tell them what it is for. They have heard it all. I bought the "Better Health" brand. I keep mine in the frig. I would suggest to buy the ones that are kept in frig. Works better. I am not sure if you need folic acid. Ask them at the health food store as well and how much you need to take. I take 600 mcg every other day when I start to get an infection. So cleanliness is the main focus point. Most women are prone to bacteria. And yes, it gets worse as we get older. Our ph changes all the time. Stay away from hot tubs too. Just my suggestion. Hot water+bacterial=growth of bacterial. Try not to use hot water during baths or showers too. That one is hard for me. I love hot water, but I prefer hot sex. Sorry, just being truthful. =) Also use doze unscented. The bacterial soap will kill the good bacterial as well and heaven knows we need the good bacteria there. I use dial in other areas. One last thing. Do not forget to have your boyfriend or husband get med as well since you will not be passing it back and forth. So many Dr's now are reconsidering the fact that "yes" men do carry it. I could swear that it all started from my husband. Not to blame him but maybe it's a mixture. Whatever it is, I never had that problem. Also, the fish smell comes from him now and then, not me. It's more like dead fish. lol What we do for love and sex huh? Last, pray and ask God for help and wisdom. Keep up on the research. Talk to pharmacist too. They see the meds prescribed. They will tell you if men are being treated more now than ever. K, I think that is it. I will check back on here next week.

[CVSTINKS]

They told me I had BV or Yeast for years, no wonder nothing was working.. it was never either it was:

Cytolytic Vaginosis


Be sure to get checked out by a specialist who knows what it is, many doctors confuse it or don't even look for it. It causes itching, discharge, etc..i'ts worse right during or after your cycle.

Best of Luck!

[karen83]

Thanks for the replies everyone.
I started taking folic acid on Friday and noticed a difference with the smell and discharge within 2 days. Its not completely gone but wow what a difference. I'm not sure how much folic acid is too much though. I was taking 800mcg in the morning for 3 days but recently added an additional 400mcg at night. Is that too much? I don't want to overdose!
I also just started on 1 Fem-Dolphilus tablet twice a day. Crossing my fingers that this fixes the issue.

[missbutterfly]

You can take Neem, wormwood, goldenseal and you can use Himalaya V-Gel.

[Awoman2]

I think that's too much folic acid to be taking. I have read persons dosing like that but I personally don't believe it's healthy or necessary.

I think the most important thing is that you have seen an improvement, so there can't be any harm in being patient. It's better than making yourself sick or uncomfortable with an overdose.

I have recently begun taking an acidophilus pill a day because it's supposed to help. But everything must be taken in moderation or it may be more harmful than helpful.

[taralyn317]

ugh ok im back to update. the peroxide douche is helping with the discharge and smell. i have to use it everytime me n hubby have sex tho because when he ejaculates inside of me it BURNSSSSS and i get swelling down there. so as of today my vagina feels VERYYYYYY dry. i dont know what to do anymore! i know i still have the infection because it flares up when we have sex, and this peroxide douche is literally drying me out!!! im also taking 1 acidophilus pill a day. im out of ideas here.... no doctor will treat hubby along with me. they keep saying "bv is not sexually trasmitted, ur hubby isnt passing it back to you. he doesnt need to be traeted."

[missbutterfly]

Did you have a papsmear that said you really have BV? If its not growing out as BV or yeast or an infection then it is not an infection and your fighting a dead end battle. I personal would not douche with peroxide and all this other stuff yes you will get dry and you disturb the ph balance. I would leave my vagina alone and stop all the antibiotics its not going to change if you dont really have anything growing on your wet mounts at the gyno. If you do really have BV or yeast the antibiotic would of killed it, if your still having problems down there it could be a ph imbalance that will take time for your own body to heal. You could have something else if it flares during sex non infection wise rather a condition like vulvodynia. I would take Ashoka herb and probiotics and let it balance on its own. If anything a little neem ointment down there for any itching or dryness is about as far as I would go. I think the more you mess with it the more harm you cause the ph balance.

[missbutterfly]

Taralyn by the way vulvodynia burns and swells with sex. And thats not a characteristic of typical BV.

[xLouisex]

HEY WOMEN I HAVE SUFFERED FROM BV EVERYDAY FOR 2 YEARS I AM ONLY 20 I CAN ACROSS WOMEN MENTIONING THE JAMU STICK SO I BOUGHT IT.

MY BV HAS GONE!! OR AT LEAST THE JAMU STICK IS LETTING ME LIVE MY LIVE NORMALLY I CANT STRESS ENOUGH PLEASE BUY THIS FROM EBAY!!

THERE ONLY £3 EACH ITS A STICK FULL OR HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS AND YOU GET ONE PILL TOO INSERT THE PILL INTO YOUR VAGINA AND USE THE STICK EVERY OTHER DAY TO START WITH THEN WHEN EVER NEEDED!

I PROMISE YOU YOU WONT BE LET DOWN! THIS HAS BEEN A LONG JOURNEY BUT ITS A NEW BEGINNING!

I bought mine it comes from Malaysia it does take about 7-10 days too come but it is so worth it! from now on i will be buying the jamu stick when needed one stick lasts a while its is so cheap i dont understand why every woman hasnt been told about this!

I would carry on taking your pro biotics too NEVER BE TOO CAREFUL i will never take my health for granted again! GOOD LUCK LADIES hope i helped, I know what ur going through xXx Louise

[EvaHartley]

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