Home Remedies For Bacterial Vaginitis

If you are one of the many women worldwide who suffer from this dreadful condition, you may not be aware that home remedies for bacterial vaginitis can be an excellent cure if used properly.

Both antibiotics and over the counter remedies can give symptomatic relief but the very nature of BV means that neither of these are permanent solutions.

Bacterial vaginitis occurs as a result of an imbalance of the naturally occurring bacteria within the vagina. The symptoms include a watery gray or white vaginal discharge, some redness, itching and soreness around the area together with a strong foul smelling fishy vaginal odor. The imbalance results in an overgrowth of harmful bacteria and antibiotics call certainly kill this off. However, antibiotics will also kill off "beneficial" bacteria which causes problems as this is required to maintain the good health of the delicate tissues of the vagina.

Additionally, antibiotics will not treat the root cause-ie whatever has caused the imbalance in the first place. This means that although you may appear to be free of BV for a short while, it's a well-known fact that over 70% of women who take antibiotics for bacterial vaginitis will have a repeat attack within just a few weeks.

Alternatively, women who use home remedies for bacterial vaginitis have a much higher chance of success in remaining free of the condition. By implementing strategies which attack all possible root causes of BV, this ensures that the body is, quite simply hostile to this condition which can only present itself when conditions within the body allow.

Of course, using a few home remedies for bacterial vaginitis in isolation will not be the permanent cure you are no doubt seeking. To ensure that you remain cured, you will need to implement a systematic multifaceted strategy.

However,to get you started on the road to recovery, there are a few home remedies for BV you can try right away.

* Probiotic yogurt contains bacteria which mirrors the vagina's beneficial bacteria. Therefore, soaking a tampon in this yogurt and inserting it into the vagina for a couple of hours can help to replenish depleted supplies.

* Cold therapy can be very soothing. Try using an ice pack wrapped in a flannel on the vagina or place a flannel which has been soaked in iced water on the area.

* Cider vinegar can help to restore the healthy, slightly acidic balance of the vagina. Try adding a couple of cups to a shallow bath.

Prompt action is always a good idea if you have BV as although not dangerous in the early stages, if left untreated bacterial vaginosis can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and even infertility.