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Diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis i dont want to take the antibiotic they gave me how does one get this and is there a more natural remedy i can tak?
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No natural remedy: Bacteria are always present in the vagina, changes in hormones/acidity create an environment allowing for overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina. Diabetes/prediabetes/PCOS, can contribute. Previous oral antibiotic treatment, can cause the imbalance in acidity by killing lactobacillus, good bacteria . Metronidazole vaginal gel is likely best remedy, then looking for co factors.
Answered 6/1/2019
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