A 28-year-old female asked:
What can you take to treat a bacterial vaginosis?
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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Bacterial vaginosis: You can do nothing and the vaginosis will clear up or you can consult your doctor and he can take a culture and give you a specific antibiotic for the cause.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
How can I treat bacterial vaginosis at home?
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Dr. Michelle Mccuskeranswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Check up: Bv usually needs to be treated by prescription antibiotics. If you have frequent recurrences, talk to your doctor about possible ways to balance your pH and keep the vaginal bacteria in better balance. Some people used over the counter products such as rephresh or luvena. Some physicians use vaginal suppositories containing boric acid, but these need to be made by a compounding pharmacist.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Plz tell me how do you treat bacterial vaginosis?
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Dr. Alan Pattersonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
I use Cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) vag : Supp or cream, you can also use Metrogel or Metronidazole pills, Cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) usually works the best, you should get a culture because there are many differnet bact that can cause bv, see your gyn.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
What are the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis I can find and treat at home?
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Dr. Kevin O'neilanswered
Urogynecology 30 years experience
Several: Common symptoms of bacterial vaginosis include a thin discharge, which may or may not be irritating. Also a foul or fishy odor, especially after intercourse. Treatment includes either vaginal antibiotic cream or oral medication, also using boric acid suppositories (usually available by prescription and made up in a compounding pharmacy) to lower the vaginal ph.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Can doxyclycine treat a bacterial vaginosis infection ?
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Dr. Kathleen Mullaneanswered
Internal Medicine 34 years experience
Treatment of BV: Bv is usually caused by anaerobic gram negative rods and is usually treated with Metronidazole or clindamycin. Tetracyclines like doxy would not be considered first choice agents. If your doctor thinks you have chlamydia or other infections, it may well be the correct agent. Ask your doctor what your tests and cultures show.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Can you use ofloxacin to treat bacterial vaginosis too?
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Dr. Valentin Drezaliuanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Not likely: Flagyl is the medication of choice due to very good coverage of anaerobes. Ofloxacine does not cover anaerobes as well as Flagyl does.
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