Question 1

are there any home remedies for bacterial vaginosis? i heard yogurt or tea tree oil works, is rhis true? if so, how do i use them and how long?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor please: Bacterial vaginosis is easily treated with antibiotics assuming that is really what you have.  Please go and see a doctor and do not diagnose and treat yourself.  In the long run the potential for harm is much greater than the minimal expenditure in seeing a professional.

Question 2

is it safe to use tea tree oil to treat a bacteria vaginosis

Accepted Answer

Probably: It's not harmful, but it is ineffective.  Therefore, by not treating BV with appropriate medications and hygiene, you are causing yourself harm. So using an ineffective treatment is dangerous because it postpones appropriate treatment. Bv can occur when the natural vaginal flora is disrupted, such as by douching. So this is an all around bad idea.

Question 3

is coconut oil a good natural alternative to help cure yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis?

Accepted Answer

No: Yeast infections require antifungal treatment and bacterial vaginosis is usually treated with metronidazole.  Coconut oil will not cure either.

Question 4

i use baby oil for shaving, if some gets inside of my vagina could it cause infection? namely bacterial vaginosis or yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

No: This would not be a problem

Question 5

what are  std`s and what are the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Std's or sexually transmitted diseases, are diseases transmitted through sexual contact.  Examples are gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, hiv, hepatitis c, genital warts, and genital herpes.  Bacterial vaginosis is a condition  caused by an overabundance of anaerobic bacteria in the vagina.  Symptoms can include a watery, foul or fishy smelling discharge and/or vaginal irritation.

Question 6

hi i have bad hemorrhoids and what kind of castor oil (store brand) can i get thats safe to use? and tea tree oil?

Accepted Answer

: Castor oil with a suffix-USP is the highest grade. Your pharmacist can also recommend a brand. I'm not familiar with tea tree oil.

Question 7

i give every sex partner bacterial vaginosis, yet i cant find any information on how to treat that in men. whats the cure? flagyl?

Accepted Answer

You give ???: Bacterial vaginosis is not considered a STD. The vaginal environment permits the growth of a variety of germs that feed off that moisture &amp; traces of sugar/protein in the mucus. These germs are easily acquired from the nearby anus, mechanical events (sex, masturbation, douching). Some acquire it more than others. Men's penis does not contain these germs or transfer them or need treatment.

Question 8

i had on acrylic nails and i broke my nail bed in half (injury), right now my nail bed is very short and i was wondering if its gonna grow back to normal. i have a little fungus. ive used tea tree oil. so will that go away too? or is this permanent?

Accepted Answer

: A little fungus is not a useful statement. If there is fungal infection of the exposed nail bed you should try an over the counter antifungal cream. If that does not resolve the issue in a week or so, it would be prudent to see a doctor.
Wish you good health!

Question 9

i'm thinking of applying tea tree oil on my cut. can i?

Accepted Answer

Soap & water: Why do people insist on applying things to cuts and scrapes? All you should do is clean it thoroughly with soap and water, and cover it with a clean bandaid. Change the bandaid daily; cuts heal faster when they are covered.

Question 10

can tea tree oil cause poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Tea tree oil: tea tree oil is toxic if ingested orally. If it has been swallowed, you should contact your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 immediately. It can also cause irritation with topical exposure also.

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Tea tree oil bacterial vaginosis

A member asked:

Are there any home remedies for bacterial vaginosis? i heard yogurt or tea tree oil works, is rhis true? if so, how do i use them and how long?

A member asked:

Is it safe to use tea tree oil to treat a bacteria vaginosis

A member asked:

Is coconut oil a good natural alternative to help cure yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis?

A member asked:

I use baby oil for shaving, if some gets inside of my vagina could it cause infection? namely bacterial vaginosis or yeast infection?

A member asked:

What are std`s and what are the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis?

A member asked:

Hi i have bad hemorrhoids and what kind of castor oil (store brand) can i get thats safe to use? and tea tree oil?

A member asked:

I give every sex partner bacterial vaginosis, yet i cant find any information on how to treat that in men. whats the cure? flagyl?

A member asked:

I had on acrylic nails and i broke my nail bed in half (injury), right now my nail bed is very short and i was wondering if its gonna grow back to normal. i have a little fungus. ive used tea tree oil. so will that go away too? or is this permanent?

A member asked:

I'm thinking of applying tea tree oil on my cut. can i?

A member asked:

Can tea tree oil cause poisoning?

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