Comments on: What is Bacterial Vaginosis? http://www.bacterialvaginosiscenter.com/what-is-bacterial-vaginosis.htm Help and Natural Treatment for Bacterial Vaginosis Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:35:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Nicki http://www.bacterialvaginosiscenter.com/what-is-bacterial-vaginosis.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1586 Nicki Sat, 18 Sep 2010 04:42:17 +0000 http://www.bacterialvaginosiscenter.com/?p=3#comment-1586 I first thought that I had a urinary tract infection - symptoms were frequency and painful urination and sore urethra only to be told that the urine test was negative.(no symptoms of BV) I was left in 'limbo' so to speak with increasing bladder pain and a sense of fullness and burning and painfrom my vagina. I returned to the doctors with constant bladder pain, with him saying the burning in my vagina could be caused by antibiotics/thrush. He was not keen to do a vaginal swab but I insisted and low and behold almost 10 days of most awful pain the swab confirmed Bacterial vaginosis and I was prescribed Flagyl. It was suggested that I even went for ultrasound because the constant bladder pain was so bad. Starting to feel little less pain, but ladies ...please take a probiotic with antibiotic to prevent this re-occuring..because the antibiotic will knock and good and bad bacteria (apparently the good bacteria in the vagina is Lactobacillis)and BV is caused by the overgrowth of 'bad' bacteria. BV can also cause bladder infections by the bad bacteria entering the bladder from the vagina. Day two of antibiotic and pain is a little less, thank goodness I insisted on vaginal swab!! You should also eat very good quality yoghurt with 'good bacteria', I am also considering inserting a probiotic capsule vaginally before bed as I am still suffering with terrible burning. I first thought that I had a urinary tract infection – symptoms were frequency and painful urination and sore urethra only to be told that the urine test was negative.(no symptoms of BV) I was left in ‘limbo’ so to speak with increasing bladder pain and a sense of fullness and burning and painfrom my vagina. I returned to the doctors with constant bladder pain, with him saying the burning in my vagina could be caused by antibiotics/thrush. He was not keen to do a vaginal swab but I insisted and low and behold almost 10 days of most awful pain the swab confirmed Bacterial vaginosis and I was prescribed Flagyl. It was suggested that I even went for ultrasound because the constant bladder pain was so bad. Starting to feel little less pain, but ladies …please take a probiotic with antibiotic to prevent this re-occuring..because the antibiotic will knock and good and bad bacteria (apparently the good bacteria in the vagina is Lactobacillis)and BV is caused by the overgrowth of ‘bad’ bacteria. BV can also cause bladder infections by the bad bacteria entering the bladder from the vagina. Day two of antibiotic and pain is a little less, thank goodness I insisted on vaginal swab!! You should also eat very good quality yoghurt with ‘good bacteria’, I am also considering inserting a probiotic capsule vaginally before bed as I am still suffering with terrible burning.

]]> By: Caitlin http://www.bacterialvaginosiscenter.com/what-is-bacterial-vaginosis.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1218 Caitlin Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:20:12 +0000 http://www.bacterialvaginosiscenter.com/?p=3#comment-1218 Can BV cause reoccurent bladder infections? If so, how does it cause them? I've been looking for this answer for months. I keep having reoccurent bladder infections and my doctor told me i have BV but that she isnt sure if that is why i keep having them...please help. Thank you. Can BV cause reoccurent bladder infections? If so, how does it cause them? I’ve been looking for this answer for months. I keep having reoccurent bladder infections and my doctor told me i have BV but that she isnt sure if that is why i keep having them…please help. Thank you.

]]> By: wendy roberts http://www.bacterialvaginosiscenter.com/what-is-bacterial-vaginosis.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1187 wendy roberts Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:23:41 +0000 http://www.bacterialvaginosiscenter.com/?p=3#comment-1187 I had what i thought was a standard bladder infection ( not cystitis) I have had a couple of bladder infections over the last 10 years, my symtoms are always a feeling of a full bladder and wanting to urinate about every 20 mins or so, no stinging or pain on urination. I visit my doctor and take the prescribed antibiotics, the infection subsequently clears up within a day or two of taking the medication. However three weeks ago i experienced the same symptoms described above, and was duly given anti biotics, unfortunately and to my extreme discomfort the symptoms continued on and off I returned to the doctor and was given a different anti biotic, still no relief. Eventually a vaginal swab was taken and to my utter amazement i was diagnosed with BV bacterial vaginosis. I had no other symptoms associated with BV. ie. fishy odour and discharge. My bladder became very inflamed ( ibuprofen brings the infection down & are safe when taken with anti biotics). So ladies be aware worth asking for a vaginal swab, even for regular bladder infection symptoms. I had what i thought was a standard bladder infection ( not cystitis) I have had a couple of bladder infections over the last 10 years, my symtoms are always a feeling of a full bladder and wanting to urinate about every 20 mins or so, no stinging or pain on urination. I visit my doctor and take the prescribed antibiotics, the infection subsequently clears up within a day or two of taking the medication. However three weeks ago i experienced the same symptoms described above, and was duly given anti biotics, unfortunately and to my extreme discomfort the symptoms continued on and off I returned to the doctor and was given a different anti biotic, still no relief. Eventually a vaginal swab was taken and to my utter amazement i was diagnosed with BV bacterial vaginosis. I had no other symptoms associated with BV. ie. fishy odour and discharge. My bladder became very inflamed ( ibuprofen brings the infection down & are safe when taken with anti biotics). So ladies be aware worth asking for a vaginal swab, even for regular bladder infection symptoms.

]]> By: Brittney http://www.bacterialvaginosiscenter.com/what-is-bacterial-vaginosis.htm/comment-page-1#comment-41 Brittney Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:05:30 +0000 http://www.bacterialvaginosiscenter.com/?p=3#comment-41 Kat, Most often when using antibiotics the symptoms will clear up within the first week. If you're symptoms are still reoccurring after 3 weeks you should consult your doctor. Many times home remedies can finish the job when antibiotics don't. Kat,

Most often when using antibiotics the symptoms will clear up within the first week. If you’re symptoms are still reoccurring after 3 weeks you should consult your doctor. Many times home remedies can finish the job when antibiotics don’t.

]]> By: Kat http://www.bacterialvaginosiscenter.com/what-is-bacterial-vaginosis.htm/comment-page-1#comment-40 Kat Sat, 29 Nov 2008 19:39:45 +0000 http://www.bacterialvaginosiscenter.com/?p=3#comment-40 I took Metronidazole for BV 3 weeks ago and it's got a bit better but I'm still having some of the symptoms. Is it normal for it to take this long to clear up or should I go back to my doctor? Thanks for any help Kat I took Metronidazole for BV 3 weeks ago and it’s got a bit better but I’m still having some of the symptoms. Is it normal for it to take this long to clear up or should I go back to my doctor? Thanks for any help Kat

]]> By: Brittney http://www.bacterialvaginosiscenter.com/what-is-bacterial-vaginosis.htm/comment-page-1#comment-20 Brittney Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:16:33 +0000 http://www.bacterialvaginosiscenter.com/?p=3#comment-20 Desirree, The antibiotic Metronidazole will work to eliminate BV, and it's fishy smell, by killing all bacteria, good and bad, but you run the risk of having recurring symptoms if the bad re-outgrow the good. There are a few home remedy e-books that offer alternative treatments, I recommend <a class="aff" href="http://www.bacterialvaginosiscenter.com/bvcure.php" rel="nofollow">BVCures</a>. If you like herbal supplements, <a class="aff" href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/aftrack.asp?afid=865324&u=http://www.Femanol.com?af=865324" rel="nofollow">Femanol</a> is also popular and is designed to fight mostly the fishy smell. Desirree,

The antibiotic Metronidazole will work to eliminate BV, and it’s fishy smell, by killing all bacteria, good and bad, but you run the risk of having recurring symptoms if the bad re-outgrow the good.

There are a few home remedy e-books that offer alternative treatments, I recommend BVCures.

If you like herbal supplements, Femanol is also popular and is designed to fight mostly the fishy smell.

]]> By: Desirree Jackson http://www.bacterialvaginosiscenter.com/what-is-bacterial-vaginosis.htm/comment-page-1#comment-16 Desirree Jackson Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:24:18 +0000 http://www.bacterialvaginosiscenter.com/?p=3#comment-16 Hi my name is Desirree I am 23,and I feel nasty. The fishy smell. I just need help, with any info about what I can take. Please help. Thank you Hi my name is Desirree I am 23,and I feel nasty. The fishy smell. I just need help, with any info about what I can take. Please help. Thank you

]]> By: admin http://www.bacterialvaginosiscenter.com/what-is-bacterial-vaginosis.htm/comment-page-1#comment-7 admin Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:21:12 +0000 http://www.bacterialvaginosiscenter.com/?p=3#comment-7 Kerry-Lynn, Many women have recurrent BV after using antibiotics. Those that do have found home remedies to work for chronic BV when antibiotics don't. Please check my new post on treatment options for more information. Kerry-Lynn,

Many women have recurrent BV after using antibiotics. Those that do have found home remedies to work for chronic BV when antibiotics don’t. Please check my new post on treatment options for more information.

]]> By: kerry-lynn http://www.bacterialvaginosiscenter.com/what-is-bacterial-vaginosis.htm/comment-page-1#comment-5 kerry-lynn Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:26:33 +0000 http://www.bacterialvaginosiscenter.com/?p=3#comment-5 Hello, Can you please help me with my chronic bacterial vaginosis. Do you know of any real cure or prevention. I have used so many anitbiotics to clear it that they do not work properly anymore. I am so depressed over this and cannot obtain any real help anywhere! If you can help at all, it would be greatly appreciated. Kerry-Lynn. Hello, Can you please help me with my chronic bacterial vaginosis. Do you know of any real cure or prevention. I have used so many anitbiotics to clear it that they do not work properly anymore. I am so depressed over this and cannot obtain any real help anywhere! If you can help at all, it would be greatly appreciated. Kerry-Lynn.

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