Do you have the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis? Some women can display no symptoms at all and still have underlying bacterial vaginosis, others will have some or all of the normal symptoms. A vagina discharge, either white, grey or even yellow in color. A unpleasant fishy odor which is more noticeable during or after sexual intercourse. Itching, which can be anything from a slight discomfort to an intense itch. A swelling of the vagina area, stomach pain similar to menstrual cramps. lastly pain or a burning sensation during urination. So all together a very unpleasant condition that needs to be treated quickly.

The doctor will more than likely prescribe a course of antibiotics, these can come in the form of tablets taken orally, creams applied externally or capsules which are inserted directly into the vagina. If prescribed antibiotics you must complete the whole course even if the symptoms disappear. The trouble with antibiotics is they work by killing the bacteria inside the vagina, which is OK as the inflammation will go but so will the natural balance of good bacteria within the vagina. It is this balance of good vs bad bacteria that keeps the vagina healthy. When bad bacteria takes over you get inflammation or BV. Antibiotics kill the good and bad bacteria so it is quite possible and pretty likely that the bacterial vaginosis will return.

The are a few things that you can do to limit your susceptibility to recurrent bacterial vaginosis they are as follows. It is imperative to keep yourself clean the transfer of bacteria between anus and vagina is very common so that way in which you wipe is important. It has been known that thong wearing can transmit bad bacteria as the material rubs back and forth between anus and vagina.

As bacterial vaginosis is to do with the bacterial balance of the vagina it is thought that you can help this by a good diet. It is important that you eat good quality fruit and vegetables along with the correct amount of vitamins and minerals. You can get probiotic drinks, acidophilus pills or even eat natural yogurt. All of these things will help with your bodies own natural balance.

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