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herbal cures for bacterial vaginitis
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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered
53 years experience Infectious Disease
No, don't use it: Cefprozil is exactly the wrong kind of antibiotic. It won't work and could make BV worse. It might improve symptoms briefly, but then your BV may be e ... Read More
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Dr. Hilary Petersel answered
18 years experience Pediatrics
Antibiotics: Antibiotics such as Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) are typically used to treat this infection.
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Dr. Nicole Bullock answered
17 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Increase immunity: There isn't really a home remedy "cure" for bacterial vaginosis. If you are having symptoms of BV i would recommend you see your gynecologist. If you ... Read More
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Dr. Ladynez Espinal answered
41 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Probiotics: Try probiotics at least 15 billion cultures a day.You can buy from advanced naturals online. Kefir has a lot as well as indian lassi drinks. Also, te ... Read More
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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered
53 years experience Infectious Disease
Thrush yes, BV no: Canesten® (clotrimazole) is excellent treatment for vaginal yeast infection (thrush), but not bacterial vaginosis. BV is overgrowth of mostly normal b ... Read More
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Dr. Katherine Sutherland answered
43 years experience Gynecology
Odor, discharge: A "fishy" odor is the single most diagnostic symptom of bv, usually accompanied by a thin greyish white discharge. It does not usually cause itching ... Read More
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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered
49 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Let me help: Bv is associated with an imbalance in the bacteria that are normally found in a woman's vagina. The vagina normally contains mostly "good" bacteria, a ... Read More
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Recurrent BV: The explanation for the high rate of recurrence after treatment of BV is unclear. Reinfection is possible, but recurrence is more likely due to failur ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Monique Ruberu answered
19 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Vaginitis: Moth treated with meds... Best to see your doctor for an exam and a script.
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A 59-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stephen Sudler answered
40 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Possibly: Based on your stated age, the use of certain lubricants, such as oils, can disrupt the normal vaginal bacteria and permit abnormal bacterial growth ca ... Read More
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