Question 1

what causes bacterial vaginitis and how do you treat it?

Accepted Answer

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, and fewer harmful bacteria. Bv develops when there is an increase in harmful bacteria. 
Bv is treatable with antibiotics prescribed by a health care provider. Two different antibiotics are recommended as treatment for bv: Metronidazole or clindamycin.

Question 2

what is the best?way to treat bacterial vaginitis without drugs?

Accepted Answer

Support: Supporting the healthy bacteria in the body and balancing the vaginal pH.  Recommend products such as probiotics orally( minimum 10 billion bacteria), boric acid suppositories, probiotics suppositories, Vitamin C, Luvena, sometimes topical vaginal estrogen.  Make sure it has been diagnosed as a bacteria vs yeast infection before further treatment

Question 3

i've been told that there is a over-the-counter product that treats bacterial vaginitis, is that true?

Accepted Answer

Boric Acid?: I would recommend the standard treatment of oral or vaginal flagyl.
Intravaginal boric acid 600 mg at bed time provides symptomatic relief.  The frequency can be gradually decreased to once or twice a week.  You could try a probiotic preparation such as vsl #3 with 110 billion colonies of probiotic bacteria per capsule, but this therapy  is unproven.

Question 4

there is anything available to treat bacterial vaginitis bv over the counter?

Accepted Answer

Not effective: Ascorbic acid, Acetic Acid gel, and povidone-iodine vaginal douches can be tried, but their use is not recommended, as they are significantly less effective than Metronidazole or clindamycin. Probiotics may be tried, but their content is not standardized, and they are often of poor quality. There is no evidence for or against their use to treat bv.

Question 5

i have bacterial vaginitis, and the pain hasnt left after taking 3 different antibiotics, two were just for pain but one was actually to treat the bacteria, and i got a shot. i dont know what else to do or where to go from here?

Accepted Answer

Yeast? Herpes? STD?: With just this info, it isn't clear how best to help. Actual vaginitis caused by bacteria is rare. Bacterial vaginosis (similar name but very different) is painless. Yeast infection can be painful and triggered by antibiotics used to treat the original infection. Make sure it isn't herpes, the most common cause of severe vaginal pain. Find a gyn who specializes in infectious diseases. Good luck!

Question 6

is it safe to use monistat 3 to treat bacterial vaginitis?

Accepted Answer

Safe, not effective: Monistat treats yeast, not bacteria so you'll need to visit a provider if your symptoms continue to see if it really is yeast or bacteria.

Question 7

i was treated for bacterial vaginitis three days ago. can i transfer this by kissing someone who doesn't? and when can you have sex again?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial vaginosis: ...is overgrowth of mostly normal vaginal bacteria. Not transmitted by kissing; there&#x27;s no infection in your mouth. BV isn&#x27;t sexually transmitted to male partners, as far as known. However, sex can trigger BV and some cases may be sexually acquired. To prevent recurrence, hold off on vaginal sex for at least a week and until discharge and odor are gone. Then sex only with condoms for a few weeks.

Question 8

i have bacterial vaginitis - thin whiteish discharge with a bad smell. no irritation, itching, burning or other symptoms. what can i do to treat?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: See a doctor. You will need a prescription for an antibiotic. Either in suppository form or by pill form.

Question 9

thick chunky yellowish substance in vagina, happens every 2 week for a few months, been professionally treated for yeast twice and bacterial vaginitis?

Accepted Answer

Could be BV: Could be BV and treated with anitbiotics

Question 10

is bacterial vaginosis/vaginitis considered a sexually transmitted disease? how is chronic bv treated?

Accepted Answer

No: It is treated with antibiotics by mouth or vaginal cream.

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There is anything available to treat bacterial vaginitis bv over the counter?

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I have bacterial vaginitis, and the pain hasnt left after taking 3 different antibiotics, two were just for pain but one was actually to treat the bacteria, and i got a shot. i dont know what else to do or where to go from here?

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Is it safe to use monistat 3 to treat bacterial vaginitis?

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I was treated for bacterial vaginitis three days ago. can i transfer this by kissing someone who doesn't? and when can you have sex again?

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I have bacterial vaginitis - thin whiteish discharge with a bad smell. no irritation, itching, burning or other symptoms. what can i do to treat?

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Thick chunky yellowish substance in vagina, happens every 2 week for a few months, been professionally treated for yeast twice and bacterial vaginitis?

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Is bacterial vaginosis/vaginitis considered a sexually transmitted disease? how is chronic bv treated?

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