Bacterial vaginosis is a disease of the female reproductive tract caused by rise in the number of harmful bacteria whose number is controlled by the naturally present bacteria in the tract.
The change in environment of the reproductive tract causes a consequent decrease in beneficial bacteria with a succeeding increase in disease-causing microorganisms.
Treatment of the disease is relatively simple and consists of taking drugs from three to seven days.
This is combined with use of alternative methods such as herbal and home remedies.
Although these methods treat the symptoms associated with the disease, the problem with such is the chronic bacterial vaginosis that won't go away.
This is because of the incomplete eradication of the harmful bacteria, which increase in number with time and cause the disease to manifest itself again.
To help in keeping the disease at bay and to prevent recurrence after treatment.
The following are the measures to follow: 1) Complete your drug regimen.
If you do not follow the doctor's instructions, then the harmful bacteria may not be completely eliminated.
What's worse is the development of drug resistance which renders succeeding generation of bacteria insusceptible to treatments.
2) Have a healthy lifestyle.
This will keep your immune system healthy to do its wonders in fighting foreign organisms.
Eat a healthy diet with the right amount and kinds of food, get enough sleep, keep stress minimal, and others.
3) Practice good hygiene.
Ensure cleanliness especially in matters that involve the reproductive tract.
Wear condom during sexual intercourse, urinate after to eliminate the bacteria, and clean you female organ regularly.