Do you know that roughly 70 percent of the women who use antibiotics to get rid of the vaginosis bacteria will get the same infection again? So if your doctor has prescribed antibiotics for you, don't think it will get rid of the infection for good and forever - it won't.
As a matter of fact, in many cases, the infection pops up within a matter of weeks! Why? Antibiotics kill vaginosis bacteria but there is a catch - bad bacteria are not the only ones killed off.
The good bacteria are decimated along with the bad.
So for long-term relief from BV, do not rely on antibiotics alone.
There are many home remedies you can implement right away and on your own.
1.
Wash Right, Wash Smart.
Do you know washing too often can cause as much problem as not washing at all? Overwashing dries the vagina and strips it of important oils.
Wash smart and wash right by limiting your washing to no more than 2 to 3 times a day.
Do not use perfumed soap - these contain harsh chemicals that can cause irritations.
2.
Protect Yourself.
Don't ever have sex unprotected.
Condoms protect you not just from BV but from a host of sexually transmitted diseases as well.
3.
Wear Cotton.
Your underwear should not be constricting.
Wear panties made of light fabrics, such as cotton.
They let the skin "breathe".
4.
Try Tea Tree.
Do you know tea tree oil may help you fight vaginosis bacteria? All you need are a few drops added to your warm bath! There are no quick fixes to bacterial vaginosis.
You can try as many pain relievers as you want, but those won't cure the problem.
And, even if antibiotics make your BV disappear, there is no guarantee you will not experience symptoms again.
To prevent recurring attacks, what you need is a system that works with your body's immune system, instead of against it.
Your body can ward off infections on its own; help it do so!
As a matter of fact, in many cases, the infection pops up within a matter of weeks! Why? Antibiotics kill vaginosis bacteria but there is a catch - bad bacteria are not the only ones killed off.
The good bacteria are decimated along with the bad.
So for long-term relief from BV, do not rely on antibiotics alone.
There are many home remedies you can implement right away and on your own.
1.
Wash Right, Wash Smart.
Do you know washing too often can cause as much problem as not washing at all? Overwashing dries the vagina and strips it of important oils.
Wash smart and wash right by limiting your washing to no more than 2 to 3 times a day.
Do not use perfumed soap - these contain harsh chemicals that can cause irritations.
2.
Protect Yourself.
Don't ever have sex unprotected.
Condoms protect you not just from BV but from a host of sexually transmitted diseases as well.
3.
Wear Cotton.
Your underwear should not be constricting.
Wear panties made of light fabrics, such as cotton.
They let the skin "breathe".
4.
Try Tea Tree.
Do you know tea tree oil may help you fight vaginosis bacteria? All you need are a few drops added to your warm bath! There are no quick fixes to bacterial vaginosis.
You can try as many pain relievers as you want, but those won't cure the problem.
And, even if antibiotics make your BV disappear, there is no guarantee you will not experience symptoms again.
To prevent recurring attacks, what you need is a system that works with your body's immune system, instead of against it.
Your body can ward off infections on its own; help it do so!