Question 1

which treatments will cure vaginal infections?

Accepted Answer

Many: Antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals.

Question 2

what are some natural products and treatments for vaginal infections?

Accepted Answer

Maybe for prevention: The only way to know for sure if you have a vaginal infection is to be tested by your doctor.  Bacterial or fungal infections require medications for treatment. There are products that claim to help you prevent infections or "maintain" a normal vaginal environment. There is a vaginal gel called rephresh. You can also take lactobacillus pills regularly to help improve the vagina's normal flora.

Question 3

can antibiotocs used to cure utis also cure vaginal infections?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: The bacteria that cause utis may not be the same as the ones causing vaginal infections.

Question 4

what good treatments will cure bv vaginal infections?

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Bv: Bv meds include flagyl, tindamax, and clindamycin.  See your doc..

Question 5

what medication would be ideal to use to cure vaginal infections? specifically bacterial vaginosis?

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See answer : Although BV will sometimes clear up without treatment, all women with symptoms of BV should be treated to avoid complications. Male partners generally do not need to be treated. 
Recommended regimens:  *metronidazole 500 mg PO bid x 7 days; or *metronidazole gel 0.75%, one full applicator (5 g) intravaginally, once daily x 5 days; or *clindamycin cream 2%, one full applicator (5 g) daily x 7 days.

Question 6

what are some common vaginal infections?

Accepted Answer

Vaginitis: The most common vaginal infections are yeast/candidal, bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis (trich) and atrophic vaginitis. An exam and simple testing can tell what is causing a vaginal infection or if it is something else.

Question 7

why do i keep getting vaginal infections?

Accepted Answer

Change in pH: Many things change the pH of the vagina.  This change can inhibit or Prohibit the growth of your body's normal bacteria.  Without this normal bacteria, yeast and/or bacterial overgrowths can occur and cause vaginitis.  I like probiotics for maintenance, but see your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 8

what causes vaginal infections besides men?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: Basically anything that can potentially alter the vaginal flora/environment (e.g. Douching, moisture, diet, weight changes, etc...) can precipitate an infection.

Question 9

what to do about reoccurring vaginal infections?

Accepted Answer

C Ur GYN: B evaluated 4 this problem and find out a cause. Some underlying problem may exist. I would b sure u have no std's, also ur partner. Another factor is if approaching or in menopause, the lack of estrogen does inhibit the natural secretions 2 lubricate the vagina. There r vaginal suppositories 2 aid in this that help. Also new his & her's lubricants r great. C ur gyn 1st.

Question 10

why will antibacterials cause vaginal infections?

Accepted Answer

They can: Antibiotics can increase the risk of yeast infections (candidiasis).

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