Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with vaginitis.

Ignore: Most doctors recommend that you do not treat vaginal symptoms yourself.

Ignore: When dealing with vaginitis or any vaginal discharge, douching may make it worse. Do not douche!

Ignore: If you have uncontrolled diabetes, higher risk of vaginitis from too much sugar in the urine/vagina.

Ignore: No sex, no manipulation, warm water/bicarbonate douche, no condoms, no thong undies or oral sex.

Ignore: Don't wipe from anus towards vagina, use dirty towels, or touch without washing hands.

Do: Do treat w/ common medications first, an azole for yeast, Metronidazole for BV. If recurrent see DR.

Ignore: Do not use soap in the vaginal area. It changes the vaginal pH and can actually cause problems.

Ignore: Don't refuse a pelvic exam.This is necessary for a diagnosis/treatment/cure.

Ignore: "RepHresh" vaginal lubricant is designed to help maintain ideal vaginal pH to dec. vaginitis.

Ignore: Do a sitz bath with baking soda daily. Baking soda neutralizes vaginal acidity.

Ignore: Don't douche. It does not help and actually causes vaginal infections.

Ignore: Do not use OTC medications with your first infection. See a doctor and get checked for STI and Trich.

Ignore: Never treat yourself it can make it worse it can make it impossible for your doc to diagnose it.

Ignore: Don't douche. It can wash the infection up into the uterus and increases the risk of tubal pregnancy.

Ignore: Consider probiotics. Recommend at least 10 bilion bacteria daily ( lactobacillus).

Ignore: See your MD to rule out infections and if you still have symptoms, consider condoms and diet changes.

Bacterial: Bacterial vaginosis can often be prevented. Avoid any chemical in the vagina ex.bubble bath, douche.