Ask Dr. Kate: How do I get rid of bacterial vaginosis?

I've struggled to get rid of this BV for about 4 months now.When I first got it I had a yeast infection also.I was prescribed Metronidazole Cream for the BV and a pill to clear up the yeast infection.BV came back soon after.In the last 4 months I've been prescribed Clindamycin cream,Metronidazole pill,Ciprofloxacin pill,Nystatin cream and Nystatin powder.I've been to the ER twice with the pain and now it's swollen terrible.I was checked for Std's and all negative.My husband and I don't have sex because my pain is so bad.Went to the Dr. once again last week and was told not to use any soap,body wash on the vagina area because it could be irritating it.She said to use warm water to cleanse it.So I've been doing that a few times a day.She prescribed the Ciprofloxacin again and Metronidazole,both pills.I was also prescribed percocet for the pain.I will let you all know how this combination works.I'm so sorry so many woman have to go through this!

I need help because I possibly think I have BV, and if I do I hope I can get rid of it. But I'm trying to make a doctor's app. but Idk if it could be found by a urine test or a regular vaginal exam...Please help me out, so that I can get help and get rid of this problem!

This may be help to you all, after having BV for a period of time you may also get infected with Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) refers to infection of the uterus (womb), fallopian tubes (tubes that carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus) and other reproductive organs that causes symptoms such as lower abdominal pain. PID occurs when bacteria move upward from a woman's vagina or cervix (opening to the uterus) into her reproductive organs. Things that may cause PID: Seaxually Transmitted Infections/ Diseases (especially chlamydia and gonorrhea) as well as many different organisms can cause PID. PID can also be develope as a result to bacterial vaginosis (BV). If not treated, PID can lead to serious consequences including infertility, ectopic pregnancy (a pregnancy in the fallopian tube or elsewhere outside of the womb), abscess formation, and chronic pelvic pain. So, if you think this is the case then this is serious and my advice is, you may want to consult this info with your physician asap, I have a friend who can not have children because of this.

I currently suffer from Bv, Today I spoke with my obgyn and she suggested that i use condoms with my husband because there is nothing that can really be done to get rid of it for good. This is my 3rd time getting bv which begin in december of 2009 in which i was put one 1 dose diflucan plus flagell 500mg and it whent away then march 2010 when we husband came home from being deployed in Iraq it returned,only we hadnt had sex, I was placed on flagell 500mg again.Now here it is june 2011 and the bv is back and again i was put on flagell 500mg for 7days ugh. I just dont know what to do, I have reduced my sugar intake because yeast lives off sugar, wear only cotton underwear, and started taking Rephresh to help balance my vaginal flora, even down to taking a herbel medication called harpitto pepper pills, nothing is working. Im just very sad right now and being that i work in the medical field and come in contact with patients everyday, its important to have good hygeine..... Mood: Embarrassed :-( after so many visits to the dr, it becomes humiliating for me and each visit i have to explain to my husband whats going on and that sucks, although he is very supportive i feel that this whole bv thing will cause a strain on our marriage and sex life and to make matters worse, my dr suggested we use condoms and thats not so bad its just that I am allergic to latex :-( Is there anyone out there who has suffered from reacurrent bv infections and have found a way of keeping the infection under control?

I am finally BV free. I have received all the medications and creams over the last 10 years. I finally figured out what was the root of my recurring infections. If you want to know how to prevent BV also, visit www.ismelllike.com

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I have BV for close to 19 years now. I first got it when i was 5 .The first doctor my mother took me to see told her i had a yeast infection. So then I was treated for it. And over the years now its gotten worse. I've tried different antibotics and everything it doesn't even go away it just get's worse. To the point the doctor i am seeing now is telling me its why I'm skipping one to six months since i started my period.I have had blood work and ultrasounds . And lately a biopsey done. And still the doctor wants to only remove my womb saying its the only way to get rid of it. I'm confused and lost for answers . Really starting to give up hope.

it never goes away! I need a cure asap

im so glad to have read this i was thinking maybe it was something more serious going on with my body for me to keep getting bv.

im so glad to have read this i was thinking maybe it was something more serious going on with my body for me to keep getting bv.

Does it feel like your vagina is gushing something when you have BV??? It is horrible, I just finished my period and this is worse!! I am taking acidophilus three times a day, and I am about to insert a little hydrogen peroxide into my vagina directly. I will let everybody know how this works.

Heres the answer. get a applicator like the one that comes with the vaginal gel. fill it twice with plain yogurt berfore bed and in the porning also take acidphilus pills take maybe 4 or five a day. It works trust me. The cold yogurt also helps with the irritation and smell.

I just recently got bv and never had it before. Thought it was a yeast infection but did a yeast infection treatment and seemed to be better for a while but now this is back. I do have an odor and discharge and itching. I have been through menopause. I saw a web site for Femmisil. I am thinking about ordering some but wanted to know if anyone has used this and does it work. I just want relief and I know they have testimonies on there but I was hoping to get a response from someone on here before I made the puchase. http://www.naturalvaginalcare.com/index_vaginosis_bv.htm?REF=YHO
Please help. Thanks

Hi Ladies. I have BV right now. This is my 2nd time. Took the Metro-gel...came back in 4 days. I have no odor (thank God). I am now taking a compound natural insert with golden-seal, murh, tee tree oil and one other thing I can't remember. It seems to be helping me a lot. I will post when I am done with the suppositories. Just one more thing Ladies...I got this from my partner. I was with him for 18 months. He travels, highly educated and has a great job. My doctor first told me, without testing, that I had and I was just floored! That's an STD!! I called my partner and he came over right away. He confessed to a "one night stand" while he was traveling not too long before I got this. Then my doctor tested me for all STD's, called me and told me I had BV and not trichinosis. This was caused by HIM!!! We had sex 2 nights after his "one night stand" and 5 days later I had my first discharge! Ladies, I hate to tell you this, but your man is not who you think he is. Not all cheat and give you this but they are finding out that this BV is now turning into something the doctors really can't treat. Years ago it was just considered a vaginal bacteria...but come on...look at all the forums!! There are hundreds of them! I am not young and he is 58. I have NEVER had anything like this...EVER!! So, I'm just asking you all to think about who has slept with who. By the way, men are almost always a-symptomatic with this. So, if we have a new partner and we both get tested for STD's, how can you test HIM for this bacteria he's carting around? We can't. This has ruined me and the dating scene. Maybe I've just had enough of men...I don't know. He is paying for all my medical bills and we are not dating anymore. Too bad..I really fell for him. Imagine...she was a pharmaceutical sales rep. I told him that at least she didn't have to pay for her meds (lol). Sorry I was so long and blunt. I will post after I'm through with this natural stuff.

oh and by the way im not trying to say anyone man is cheating but as women our bodies can be more sensative than we think

well i know that sometimes when a man is sleeping with someone else you can get it too when your very sensative like my self i cant use no bubble bath with perfume or soaps with perfume i notice when my partner stop creepin my body went back to normal thank god its not a std you have to be very careful and take good care of your self drink lots of water i hate it but the thing us women have to go through

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i have bv and i cannot take thr flayl (genenric) it is disgusting. they gave me clindamyacin which never bothered me but now has all these scary warnings. i am afraid to talk it but i am dreading to go go on th flgy...please please HelP

i have bv right now and i cant get rid of the dam thing. my dr cant see me till march 30 which is 20 more days away and i made the appt 2 weeks ago. at first it was a uti im sure, cause i had to urinate frequently and it hurt so much and burned and hardly anything ever came out when i went to pee also. but now, i sometimes wet myself when im out, when i go to the bathroom it is yellow, and it has a god awful smell. like sweaty fish or something. i also have a lot of trouble pooing. i dont think my organs are working properly and i am scared.
i am trying to find something over the counter maybe a herb or vitamin that will atleast help keep it heathier after i get off of antibiotics. can someone please help me?
please email at baby-popcorn@hotmail.com

I'm glad to see this as well..BUT I'm having a problem...It started about 2 months ago. I started having this white discharge but it didn't smell...it would just come out. I went to a clinic and they told me that it happens often before your period comes. but I've never had that happen before...If any of you know what it is or what it could be leading too. Please inform me. I'm making plans to see a doctor for a pap..but without insurance makes it hard to come up with the ridiculous amount of money being spent...

I was just told by my doc that i had a cronick BV and there was nothing i could do about it please help ....