A member asked:

I keep having bacterial vaginosis is there something that i could by over-the-counter or something recommended to take daily i have tried all rx?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Boric Acid/Probiotic: For BV i would recommend the standard oral or vaginal flagyl. Intravaginal boric acid 600 mg at bed time provides symptomatic relief. It can be gradually tapered to 1 or 2x/ week. You could try a probiotic such as vsl #3 oral packets or vaginal lactobacillus rx, but this therapy is unproven. Using condoms for all sexual contacts and using bcp's have been shown to prevent BV recurrences.

Answered 1/12/2015

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