What causes bacterial vaginosis?
I am soooo tired of getting that "can of catfood" odor about me every few months! I am CLEAN! I wash up several times a day! I wear cotton undies during the day. I don't wear undies at all at night, except during Aunt Flow visists. I drink a lot of water. I eat my veggies. You would think with using anti-bacterial soap to wash up, I wouldn't have this problem! I've been getting more bv than candida since I got pregnant with my now 5 year old daughter.
IT IS DISGUSTING! WHAT can I do, besides what I am already doing, to prevent the delicate balance of my vagina from going kerflooee!?
BTW, I am going to the doc tomorrow to get yet another prescrip for Flagil.
If you answer in a smart@$$y way, you will be reported. I am a grown woman with a genuine concern.
Nurse Annie, thank you for the link. [I promise, I practice monogamy!:D Same man for 9.5 years.]
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BV is due to an overgrowth of normal bacteria that normally inhabits your body. Your doctor may suggest treatment of your partner if you have frequent infections. You can read more about BV here
http://www.medicinenet.com/bacterial_vaginosis/article.htm
To help prevent BV eat at least 8 oz (226.8 g) of yogurt with live L. acidophilus cultures as part of your long-term daily diet. Consider using birth control pills, which reduce the hormonal changes in the vagina that may lead to BV. Limit the number of your sex partners. Multiple sex partners increase your risk of developing BV by changing the normal environment of the vagina. Only leave a tampon or diaphragm in for a limited length of time.
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Vaginosis or vaginitis is an inflammation which occurs in the vagina and includes several strains of germ that cause bacterial vaginosis yeast infections and trichomoniasis. Many women mistakenly believe that yeast infections are the most common type of vaginal infection but bacterial vaginosis is the most frequently occurring vaginal infection affecting from 10% to 64% of the population at any given time.
Although treatment is available which quickly cures this infection if left untreated bacterial vaginosis may increase a woman's risk of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) endometritis cervicitis pregnancy complications and post-operative infections among other health conditions.
Bacterial vaginosis occurs most during the reproductive years although women of all ages are susceptible to this infection that affects the vagina urethra bladder and skin in the genital area.
What Causes Bacterial Vaginosis?
Primary causes of bacterial vaginosis include an overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria and the Gardnerella organism.
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The healthy vagina includes a small amount of these bacteria and organisms. When the vaginal balance is disrupted by the overgrowth of these bacteria another protective bacterium lactobacilli is unable to adequately perform its normal function. Lactobacilli normally provides a natural disinfectant (similar to hydrogen peroxide) which helps maintain the healthy and normal balance of microorganisms in the vagina.
E. coli which is a normal inhabitant of the rectum can cause bacterial vaginitis if it is spread to the vaginal area. Other factors which may contribute include hot weather poor health poor hygiene use of an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control and routine douching.
Risk of bacterial vaginosis increases with menopause and in women with diabetes as well as women whose resistance is lowered due to other conditions.
A report published in Women's Health Weekly indicates that multiple sex partners may increase a woman's risk of bacterial vaginosis although African-American women with only one partner still have a high prevalence of infection.
What Are the Symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis?
The most obvious sign of bacterial infection is an unpleasant foul sometimes fishy odor. Itching and/or burning sometimes accompany bacterial infections but are not a required symptom for a diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis.
Many times women are unaware they are infected until they are diagnosed during a routine pelvic exam and Pap smear. It is important not to douche during the few days preceding a visit to your gynecologist as douching can hide signs of infection and may make bacterial vaginosis worse.
What is the Treatment for Bacterial Vaginosis?
The good news is that treatment is relatively simple and effective once proper diagnosis is made. Treatment usually consists of three to seven nights of Cleocin 2% vaginal cream. Oral antibiotic treatment is sometimes prescribed and may be available if you request it from your physician.
Although your symptoms may disappear before you finish your medication it's important that you complete your medication exactly as directed by your physician.
Preventing Vaginal Infections
Always wipe from front to back after bowel movements to prevent E. coli from the rectum from entering the vagina.
Douching is never a good idea. Douching may disrupt the fragile balance of natural organisms in the vagina which may lead too bacterial or yeast infection and may also cause the spread of infection up into the reproductive tract where it can do damage.
Keep the vaginal area clean and dry. Wash before and after sex with an antibacterial cleanser and thoroughly dry the vaginal area to prevent moisture from creating a breeding ground for bacteria.
Avoid tight clothing and always wear white cotton panties that help absorb moisture and allow air to circulate.
Avoid scented or treated toilet paper personal hygiene products perfumes spermicides and harsh soaps or detergents if the vaginal area is irritated.
Practice safe sex! Always use condoms to prevent STDs or other vaginal infections unless you are in a long-term monogamous relationship.
Diaphragms cervical caps and medication applicators should be thoroughly cleaned after each use.
Remember if you experience signs of vaginal infection it is important that diagnosis is made by a physician–most vaginal infections are not yeast infections! Self-treatment with over-the-counter remedies for yeast infection will not cure a bacterial infection and may increase your risk of complications.
allergy to condoms.. and dont wash your vg with soap!!
also i know this is strange but use some salt…
Douche with vinegar and water.
Washing with antibacterial soap won't do it…your problem is up there, not down on the surface.
Maybe doc should take a good look up there for foreign bodies of some sort.
Good luck!
For some reason the pH of your vagina favors the bacteria over the other organisms and there is an overgrowth. Try adding either a probiotic or yogurt to your diet daily. Both have the right organisms to offset bacteria from getting too much of foothold. You may ask your doctor if its possible that your regular sex partner is a carrier? Perhaps treating him would too would help.
try a different medication, and washing with anti-bacterial soap may not be a good idea. BV can occur when the normal balance of bacterial organisms is upset.
Yuk it sounds horrid nearly enough to put me of women until I think of the alternative
Seriously though I think u need to get your Doctor to refer you to a specialist…..good luck & big hugs
GERMS IN YOUR VAGINA I TALKED TO A DOC ABOUT IT AND WAS ADVISED THAT KEEPING THE HAIR SHORT WOULD HELP. BECAUSE THE HIARS LIKE A SCREEN DOOR. SO WHEN U CUT IT IT WILL KEEP IT FROM FOLDING UNDER YOUR VAGINAL LIPS ALSO YOU COULD TRY LOOSE UNDIES THAT WILL HELP WITH THE IRRITATION
ask your doctor for metronizadole anti-biotics should help clear it up then just dont douche just wash your underneath with warm water not soap it will still keep u clean,also a good tip dip a tampon in natural live yoghurt and insert inside for few minutes then remove discard,then few hours later take warm bath to wash yoghurt out but DONT USE SOAP hope this helps