[YEA]  03/31/2009: Melissa from San Diego, Ca writes: "Acidophilus for Bacterial Vaginosis: Miriacle. One capsule inserted vaginally worked within a few hours, woke up good as new. Thank goodness for this site! Pill leaves no smell no discharge and works like a charm. Hooray!"

03/19/2009: Stacy from Brooklyn, New York replies: "Thank you Jesus for the internet and this site...I have had BV since 2006 but it has just gotten worst over the years... I noticed that a friend of mine had a really stinking smell to her like old gym socks and doo doo...sorry if i sound gross but thats the only way i can describe it...and we later found out that we were dealing with the same guy...a few months after that i started smelling that smell again only this time it was coming from me....(IN BETWEEN MY LEGS)i was so embarrassed that i didnt want to walk pass anyone because the smell was so strong and nasty... it made me wanna throw up...the gel that the doctors gave me was a temporary fix...i tried douche which is not healthy...so i stopped i didnt know what else to do...when i heard about acidophilus and folic acid i couldnt wait to try it so yesterday i went to the pharmacy and brought them both along with some cranberry pills...i tookk them after i ate and no lie 10 minutes later the smell was gone and i dont have any of the milky discharge as of yet...i am so happy...i got my confidence back... i even got extra freaky with my fiancee last night...i heard this stuff wasnt a cure and i will have to take it everyday forever....who cares i'd rather pop pills than to smell like HELL...i smell so good now..i use to try and cover up the BV smell with perfume but the two dont mix well..now when i put on perfume i smell like the perfume and not sewer water...thank you guys for convincing me to use acidophilus and folic acid pills they really worked for me... i hope my testimony will convince the next lady who is suffering...BV really smells bad ....thanks again and GOD bless you all"

03/27/2009: Angel from McDonough, GA replies: "What does cranberry pills have to do with BV? What is the benefit of them? And the smell disappearing 10 minutes after eating & taking the pills? Wow, I'd like to know the namebrand of those, they sound like miracle pills."

03/27/2009: T from Maryland, USA replies: "Angel, Stacy said she bought the cranberry pills along with the folic acid and acidophilus. Perhaps she felt they might also be helpful for her BV, or perhaps she wanted them for general genitourinary health. She didn't say the cranberry pills were her BV cure; in fact, she specifically stated: "thank you guys for convincing me to use acidophilus and folic acid pills they really worked for me". As for the 10 minutes, try rubbing garlic oil on the bottom of your foot - you'll have the taste of it in your mouth within a few minutes. Or how about the speedy effect of nitroglycerin when placed under the tongue during an angina episode? While I'm not saying Stacy's result would be the same for everyone (everyone's specific conditions and physiology are different), your body can circulate things faster than you might think."

[YEA]  03/27/2009: Ashley from Jonesboro, Ga replies: "i really believe you about the 10 min thing i woke up and i was smelling the same smell but i usually get it every month after my cycle if i have sex a day or two after i usually always get it but this time as soon as i smell it i ate 2 spoon full of plain yogurt (taste HORRIBLE) took a vinegar and water douche (which is not good for you but with bv it helps)and took a acidophilus and by 12 noon the smell was GONE... NO LIE it works so no more spending 30 for the doc and 30 dollars for the prescription... more like 10 dollars at the most 2 dollars for the douche and 7 for the pills and 2 for the plain yogurt."

03/31/2009: STACY from BROOKLYN, NEW YORK replies: "THANK YOU T FROM MARYLAND AND ASHLEY FROM GA...SOME PEOPLE DON'T REALLY COMPREHEND WHAT THEY READ...I BOUGHT THE CRANBERRY PILLS FOR A URINARY TRACT INFECTION...I DIDNT HAVE ONE AT THE TIME BUT THEY WERE ON SALE SO I GOT THEM TOO...YES IT WAS UNECCESSARY INFORMATION FOR YOU ALL TO KNOW THAT BUT I WAS SO EXCITED WITH MY STORY THAT I WAS JUST TYPING MY THOUGHTS REALLY FAST...ANYWHO I AM NOT ALLOWED TO PUT THE BRAND NAME UP HERE BUT I AM TELLING THE TRUTH WHEN I SAY THAT WHEN I USED THE TWO PILLS TOGETHER THE SMELL WAS GONE IN 10 MINUTES...AND MY BV SMELL WAS SO BAD THAT IT WOULD COME THROUGH MY JEANS...SO I WOULD DEFINITELY NOTICE THE DIFFERENCE RIGHT AWAY...T THE WAS HILARIOUS....LOL AND ASHLEY I USED TO PAY 30 DOLLARS TOO...I WOULD GO TO THE GYNO EVERY TWO MONTHS TO GET THAT GEL...NOW I DONT EVEN USE THE ACIDOPHILUS AND FOLIC EVERYDAY I JUST DO IT EVERY TWO DAYS...BECAUSE THE SMELL HAS GONE AWAY AND IT HASNT RETURNED YET...SO I MINIMIZED THE USE OF THE PILLS...ANGEL FROM GA DONT HATE BECAUSE YOUR FISHY BEHIND CANT GET RID OF THE SMELL AND THE REST OF US DID....LOL GO FIND ANOTHER CURE IF THIS DOESNT WORK FOR YOU...IM OUT...DO OR DIE BEDSTUY"

04/05/2009: Mimi from Hollywood, Florida replies: "Damn Stacy you sound cool as hell, haha fish behind lmao!"

04/23/2009: Veronica from Evanston, Wyoming replies: "I am ignorant regarding all this...I did read I think Stacy...you were with the same guy as your friend...does this mean if I have just started having this problem with in the past 2 yrs about the same time I started having a relationship with someone...should it give me concern that he's cheating?"

[YEA]  05/21/2009: Sharon from Charlotte, NC replies: "Ladies, ladies! Thank you for posting! Stacey..girl your story brought me joy to know there's someone else going thrugh the same thing! I also have that NASTY, dirty-diaper, wet-sock smell. Particularly right after my period up until the following week. I'm like ewww! This can't be normal. I just had my pap this past Tuesday, and was given the dreadful BV diagnosis. My prescrip for the gel was going to cost me a copay of $60. I knew that wasn't happening, so I came to this beloved site and decided to try the Acidophilus.I took 2 pills (40 million cells) orally last night and inserted 1 vaginally. Talk about a miracle-this morning, NO odor. I'm talking not even what I call the daily funk, lol. My NP said that no odor should be there outside of your period. I'm like get outta here!I sit now w/ confidence and a praise to God for His natural cures! And also for you ladies brave and un-selfish enough to share your stories. Good luck to all! This stuff works!"

06/07/2009: Livvie from Norfolk, VA replies: "I also tried the acidophilus vaginally but it made my discharge bright yellow other than the bright yellow color i am ok as long as it dont smell. I had bv for years since high school i am so sick of the flagl it tastes nasty and it only lasts one week, i had one doctor who i kept seeing and she told me to try the metrogel that stuff made my discharge like cottage cheese and it itched so bad it was like i was on fire. Then the doctor finally told me to use condoms with my ex husband i still had the bv. So finally she just told me you may be allergic to your husband. which is funny cause me and him was not getting along anyway. Well i left him and the bv went away and it stayed away until i met someone else 7 months later and the bv came back. I think that sometimes sex can mess up your Ph balance because when i was celibate no discharge, and i was tested for STDs and i have none is there anything we can do to the man to prevent this?

And Stacy you are funny girl Brooklyn stand up!"

09/01/2009: Val from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada replies: "OH LORDy.... STAcy... you cracked me upppppppp girl....you had me rolling on the damn floor... smelly crotch and all... laughing.. I am off to get some of that stuff...lolol.... i loved how you threw a screw into the story with the cranberry pills...lol.I love this site.....lol not only is it geniune in helping women...but funny as well....lolol....all of you are awesome.....also thank you someone for spelling the whole proper word out... LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS... cause i needed it when i was talking to some idiot in the store.... he must have gotten lost in the store and wanted to hang in the condoms section for a while... i dont know.. but.. thanks for the whole name and spelling...."

11/27/2009: Vonnie from Philadelphia, Pa, Usa replies: "I can't believe I found this site. I have been suffering for over six years now. It was Stacy's post that got me. The description of her friend... that describes me too. I've been diagnosed with BV before and have been given metrogel many times over the years. Six years ago I was going through a very stressful time, and that's when people started commenting on my odor and telling me I needed beano. It's tricky, because when I had the fishy odor, I'd get metrogel - but this other odor? I thought I had intestinal problems. I've spent all these years going to different doctors trying to figure out what's wrong. I'm on my second G.I. doctor, who did an endoscopy and colonoscopy and guess what? There's nothing wrong with my intestines, so I've been diagnosed with IBS. My stomach is irritated, but I think it's from the stress of living with this for so long. I went surfing the other night because the fishy odor came back, and I wanted to find out if I could take metrogel and monistat at the same time so it doesn't take 12 days to clear everything up - and I found this site and read every post. So I started thinking... if stress is messing up my stomach and causing IBS with lots of extra gas, maybe it's not smelly gas. Maybe the gas is pushing the smell of the BV out far enough for other people to smell it. I got some acidophilus tonight and will use it orally and vaginally before bed instead of the metrogel. I really hope it works, because I'm tired of giving doctors my money, and tired of hiding at home as much as possible to avoid ridicule."

[YEA]  01/22/2009: Mallory from Columbus, Mississippi , United States writes: "I am a type one Diabetic and for years now I have been suffering from yeast infections and Urninary Tract infections. Just recently I started getting BV regularly. It was about 8 months ago when I began to see it reoccur month after month then it increased to almost every other week. I have also taken Flaygl (Metricondizole), Clindesse ( Vaginal cream w/ Clindymycin). Flaygl was fairly cheap but after taking it for so long I think my body couldn't handle it anymore so I would get DEATHLY sick when I took it, just vomiting all over the place. Where as clindesse was 25.00 a prescription and I was using it WEEKLY ! So I decided to try the folic acid first and i noticed it helped some but as soon as I started taking the acidophilus the BV just cleared up and my vagina smells wonderful or should I say there is no smell at all ! The H2o2 (hydrogen peroxide) douche does help with the odor some what but it can really really dry you out and it is not good to use repeatedly because it can kill all of the good bacteria and make BV reoccur so if douching is neccessary for you I recommend filling up a NEW douche bottle and NEW applicator with half peroxide and half warm water. However, The folic acid and the acidophils has cured my of my BV and I am SO very excited to be able to have sex again and not smell that disgusting fish odor and I am sure my boy friend will be happy as well ! Feel free to email me with any questions just title the email as Bacterial Vaginosis ! And I want to say thank you to all of those who make this website possible !"

12/17/2009: Jen from Albany, Ny replies: "Bacterial Vaginosis

Hello, can you tell me what your regime was as far as what you took when and how much, etc? I want to start this treatment..Are you still symptom free?

Thanks!"

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  12/20/2008: Angela from Vancouver, BC Canada writes: "I have been dealing with BV for 4 years without fully understanding what is was. There was always an odour and a milky discharge. I notices when I was with one of my boyfriends, after sex it actually burned to the point I had to place a cool damp cloth over my vagina. I recently had an ear infection of all things and my doctor put me on a form of anti biotics. My theory about antibiotics....they kill all the bacteria. I was finished with the pills and a few days later this horrible itching started. From the clitoris to my vagina. At first I thought it was a yeast infection so i went bought good ol stand by drug store antifungal cream. It made it worse. SO muchw worse. I went to the health food store and asked what could possibly help or stop the itching and she gave me some ionize silver soloution. Which is also an antibacterial solution. Was better for about 24 hours. I read through all of the posts the acidophilus would help. Strangely I have some in my fridge that I had gotten to help with cronic uti's. It's 11 biillion plus with 10 cultures in it. I took 4 this morning and put one directly into my vagina. It feels much better now but the clitoral itching is still there. I am going to go out and buy folic acid today and some peroxide. I am just wondering if there is anything else anyone has tried to stop the vulvular itching? This site is amazing! It is always the case that women have to pull together to figure out the issue and how to fix it! Thanks so much everyone who has posted on this site!!!!!"

12/31/2008: Iris from Charlotte, NC replies: "I too have suffered from this curse for the last 2 years. I'm now 7 months pregnant and its come back!! I've started the h2o2 douches and acidophlius about two weeks ago, and its been clearing up. The only problem that hasn't stopped is the endless external vulva itching. Its been so bad, that I wake up in the middle of the night to find out I've scratched myself swollen and sore. This morning my husband suggested I use some oatmeal to help with the itchies. It worked great! But its a little messy, I took some dry oat and slightly wet them with distilled water, then pat the mixture all over my vay j and instant relief! I put on some big granny panties to keep it in place. Hopefully this will keep me itch free until the bv is gone! I'll keep u posted."

01/01/2009: Anonymous from Somewhere, USA replies: "This worked for me:

I applied raw unfiltered ACV with cotton ball a couple times a day for a few days. Then I applied coconut oil topically a couple times a day for a few days. Itch went away.

For discharge due to BV, borax in gel capsule inserted vaginally every night for a few nights takes care of it. Two weeks is probably best. Underlying reason is, I believe, weak immune system, so try to work on general health improvement.

Hope this helps."

01/03/2009: Phyllis from Singapore replies: "I was suffering the same fate a few years back and relize it first started after many round of antibiotics. The itch normally comes 1 week before my period and will drag on until the 2nd day of manustrating. I have tried antibiotic, anti fungal insertion, probiotic orally but all the above did not help. What finally worked was garlic pills. After 1 month of garlic pills ( 2-3 pills daily), the itch was less prior to my period. I continued for another few months and the itch finally left. I've also tried inserting tempons soaked in yogurt (containing good bacteria) and it has also helped."

[YEA]  11/29/2008: Nadine from Rockville, Maryland writes: "I can honestly say that I was at my wits end when I finally found this web page!!! I have had problems with BV on and off for many years.....And antibotics have done nothing for me but make matters worse....Here is my issue, I have been on and off antibotics for years either for my skin or BV. And the funny part is that I would be treated with the same medication for my face as my BV. Metro gel! One tube for my skin and one for my other areas.... I knew there had to be a relation to these symptoms! I just didn't know what to use.....or what to do....then I found this site.....I ran to the store as quick as I could!

I purchased Probiotic Acidophilus at Whole Foods in the suppliment department. I was upset that I could only find capsules and finally in the cooler I found a bottle of LIQUID Probiotic Acidophilus!!! Yes it has to be kept in the fridge!!!! I wasn't sure exactly how I was going to use this but the promise of ridding this was too exciting to even slow me down.... I came home and soaked a tampon in the solutioin. Rubbed it on my irritated skin and my face....like a mask.....With in an hour I felt normal again.....NORMAL! No itching, burning, irritation, or smell.....NO SMELL!!!!

That night I had sex, and was a little worried about it at first, but to my suprise nothing bad happened!!!!! Nothing, no smell, no irritation and I was estatic!!! I couldn't wait to get back to this site and share my good news. I am not sure if I will have to use this method everyday....And I am going to start taking Probiotic 10 orally like a supplement and I will take it everyday if I have to just to keep up the balance....It is worth it!!!! Good luck to all of you who suffer from this awful imbalance....I wish the best for all of you and I hope I help out someone else with my sure fast cure....Best Wishes!"

12/03/2008: ROSIE from CEDAR HILL, TX USA replies: "OK SO I BOUGHT FOLIC ACID AND PROBIOTIC ACIDOPHILUS IN THE LIQUID FORM BUT CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO INSERT USING TAMPON?THANKS."

[NAY]  12/18/2008: Alexis from Stockton, CA replies: "Ok ladies, I am very tight there though I am not a virgin. Inserting a tampon literally brought me to the ground, almost fainting after having it in for a brief time, even though it was inserted all the way-- and I'm in my early thrirties. Kind of embarassing. Inserting a tampon to treat BV is out of the question for me. I will try the peroxide/water combo and the folic acid. I'm curious if any of you have learned this from a particular ebook out there that claims to cure your bv forever with household items? Thank you!"

11/15/2008: Wnt to help from St. Louis, MO writes: "I am writing for the women that acidophilus did not work for. I have done hours and hours of research on bacterial vaginosis online. I have found that there are conflicting opinions on what Lactobacillus species is the predominant beneficial species in the vagina. Lactobacillus acidophilus is one species in our jay-jays, but not the only one. There are very many, including: Lactobacillus Jensenii, Gasseri, Crispatus, salivarus, casei, brevis, breve, plantarum, fermentum, delbruekii, rhamnosus, and paracasei. These are not the only ones I'm sure, but all I found in research. If acidophilus didnt work for you, try a probiotic with as many of the above listed Lactobacillus as you can find. The more strains that get in there and do their thing, the better. I am trying PB8 by Nutrition Now. It was about $20 at my local health food store. I take them orally and vaginally. I just finished a round of metrogel, so I will keep you posted if this probiotic keeps it from coming back. If it does, I will take it for the rest of my life just to keep BV from returning. It is very important to find a probiotic that advertises that the lactobacillus in their pill is H2O2 producing bacteria. That is the only kind that will keep the bad bacteria in check. I found this fact after purchasing the PB8, which doesnt advertise that, but does say that the formula they use keeps the bacteria intact when it comes into contact with your stomach acid. Another thing that might help is to take an antacid before taking the probiotic orally. There is a lot of research going on for BV and the use of vaginally inserted lactobacillus. If you live in California, ther is a clinical study for a product called Lactin-V. Go to lactin-v.com and see if you qualify to participate. It is a vaginal gel, i believe, that contains specific strains of lactobacillus that are naturally in our vagina. Hopefully something will come of it. BV is a horrible little devil that needs to be taken care of sooner rather than later. GL girls."

[YEA]  11/08/2008: Beth from MO writes: "I have been suffering from BV for about a year now. Antibiotics didn't work for me. Having come across this site,I decided to try the Acidophilus,Folic Acid and hydrogen peroxide.After using them for about four months now, they haven't worked either. Discouraged, I decided to go thru this site again and look for something else to try. Someone had suggested trying Bifidobacterium longum and L rhamnosus. I went to GNC to find them, couldn't find them on their own. To make a long story short. GNC's Super Bifido probiotic complex and Super Acidophilus probiotic complex worked for me. After about 5 days the discharge and itching stopped. Just take one of each once a day. Each contain 10 billion cfu per tablet.

I still use folic acid 400mcg x3 and 1 stress b-complex tablet.bHope other ladies will give this a try."

11/10/2008: Naijona from Palm Beach, Florida replies: "Ok...everyone has been talking about how its working and all and that it cures bacterial vaginosis but if it does? then how come it keeps coming back and you have to keep using the medication. how can you get rid of it completely? "

11/30/2008: Ange from San Diego, CA replies: "how do you make the hydrogen peroxide flush and also the other medications are they taken by mouth or by inserting them down there?"

EC: Taken internally, most likely. Hydrogen Peroxide Douche here.

01/13/2009: Amy from Springfield, MA replies: "Thank you, thank you, thank you to Beth from MO for posting your experience! I was on antibiotics which did nothing, and after several months of suffering through this I found this site and used the H2O2 flush along with taking acidophilus and folic acid but had only minor relief from it. I was about to give up and go back on antibiotics again (even though they didn't work the first time) when I came back to this site and found your post. In desperation, I went to GNC and bought the Super Bifido probiotic complex and Super Acidophilus probiotic complex that you recommended. Along with increasing the folic acid and douching nightly with plain yogurt, my symptoms are almost completely gone!

I do have an additional symptom that I haven't seen mentioned on any of these boards, and I'm wondering if it's from an overgrowth of candida instead of BV. At times I have a really strong gassy odor from my VJ. It's never happened to me before, and only began when I started treatment for BV. At first I thought I had a yeast infection, so I used Monistat 1, and the next day the gas was AWFUL! Ever since then, it happens on and off, usually alternating with the smell from BV. I know that treating an overgrowth of candida can result in bloating and gas from the die-off of the yeast, so I wondered if that was the cause of the gas, rather than BV."

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  10/09/2008: Michelle from Butler, PA writes: "I have had BV for about a year now and have been treated with mostly flagyl cream. The symptoms go away but come back again as soon as I finish the treatment. I've been given flagyl oral as well which can really make you sick; headaches and everything, plus don't drink on it it is suppose to really make you sick. I've also been prescribed ciproloxin, which I tolerated well. I've been taking the acidophilus 14 billion live cells, called PB8 for about 2 months now with no help. I added the folic acid. I think what really helped were the hydrogen peroxide douches.

I read that if you have pelvic inflammatory disease you have to be treated 2 weeks with oral antibiotics and your partner also and have a 4 - 6 wk. check up. Also, you may not have symptoms any more than the ones we're getting with BV. I think the reason this bear keeps reoccuring is because I have PID. Untreated BV can turn into PID.

Also, no one mentions cultures here that I've read. I was cultured by gyn. and had two infections; one staph and the other bacterial vaginosis. The second is treated with flagyl but the first is treated with ciprofloxin. My gyn. never gave me cipro. just the flagyl, so I think that's part of the reason why it keeps coming back.

I will see how I do, I am finished with the cipro and have douched for about 4 days now. I will let you know how I respond.

Does anyone else think these are reocurring because it has progressed up the vaginal canal to the uterus? or PID. If I don't resolve this this time that is what I will suggest to my dr. Plus, I have not had sex to aggrevate anything in about 7 months.

I've been using wipes drenched in peroxide, spraying peroxide down there, stopped using scented soap, no tampons during menstruation, and hope I got it this time. I've even put the antibiotics up there and the 14 billion live bacteria alternating with the douching. I'm actually doing well now, no symptoms, but time will tell. Will write again in a week, my name is MK."

10/31/2008: Michelle from Butler, PA replies: "I wanted to get back to this site and let them know how I fared. All went well until my period. I would suggest not using tampons until you're really sure its gone. The date is now 10/31/08 and the symptoms have been back for about a week now. I've been douching with the hydrogen peroxide but its getting worse. I finally called my dr. and she ordered me more flagyl. I've run out of my acidophilus, and ran out of hydro. perox. too. I just got some more yesterday. I think letting the liquid sit in you for 3 minutes or so at a time or putting a tampon up there and drenching it with the solution would be good. Also I found relief when I put the acidophilus pills into the douch water. I used PB8, which has 14 billion live bacteria cells in it. Will respond back after my next period and let you know how it goes. Michelle"

11/05/2008: Mz Sick and Tired from Columbus, OH replies: "You know I really think douching makes it worse, no matter what you're douching with. The hydrogen peroxide only works temp. after two to three days the discharge is back and thicker then ever. And honeslty I do feel that the more you douche the further it pushes it up in your vaginal canal. So how long do you feel the need to douche knowing that. Secondly, I only douche right after I forgot to take my Folic and Acidphilus pills, to give me a fresh start then, I will continue to medicate with the vitamins. Even with the vitamins I have a white discharge but no ordor. Sometime you have to think is the douche really working, for bacteria grows in the blood stream thats why there are antiobotics for this. If this was a viral type of infection vs. bacteria then the hydrogen peroxide would kill it and it would be done. Instead you have to keep douching every other day and take vitamins everyday to keep the smell away. So with that said are we just eliminating the smell only. I know that is good enough for many women who have been suffering with stinky papayas. So please give me your feed back and let me know if there are truly long term or perminate results."

06/18/2009: Lesley Quinton from Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England replies: "I have been suffering from BV for about a year now, a whilst i have not tried as many things as a lot of you ladies have ( im not one for conventional medicines and prefer to home medicate) I do feel at the end of the line, I guess I am lucky as I do not suffer from the smell that bv can produce but i do have a lot of dicharge, which as you are aware can be very depressing. i have tried ___ and orally taken acidophilus, i am yet to try boric acid, but i am going to try acidophilus viginally, this evening .... i'll keep you posted - good luck to all who are trying different things, this bv really is bloody awful."

[YEA]  09/14/2008: keisha kimble from brooklyn, ny writes: "for the past two years i been suffering from BV when i first was diagnosed with it i was fortunate enough to say that the medication really worked my BV actually went away for a year and a half unfortunately i started using a product that triggered it again and it came back. this time i wasnt as fortunate because nothing seemed to work for it. i tried the medication and different antibiotics and nothing worked. Anyone that suffer from this terrible thing called BV knows how much strain it puts on your life emotionally and physically.just thinking about it almost made me wanna cry daily. i couldnt enjoy sex and was to embarrassed to even let my boyfriend touch me.i dont know why but i said to myself oneday it just gotta be a home rememdy i wasnt expecting something that would cure it but just something that will relieve me from this god awful smell lol. while on the computer one day i simply typed in home cures for BV and thats when earth clinic popped up i saw the link that said folic acid and acidophilus and i clicked on it at first i wasnt convinced until i started reading the stories of other woman. that night i could barely sleep i couldnt wait for the pharmacy to open in the morning. i went to get the folic acid and the acidophilus but the pharmacy didnt have any folic acid so i just got the acidophilus i couldnt find the tablet so i got the capsules. i took one capsule 10mg 100 million active lactobacilllus. since i had capsules instead of tablets i couldnt insert it so i opened the capsule and poured the powder into my hand and inserted it into my vagina. as soon as i put the powder inside i noticed a difference but it wasnt until the next morning that i realized i had absolutely no discharge,no smell,and no itch i was so happy i wanted to cry. the next day instead of washing with soap i opened a capsule and poured it on my washcloth with nothing but water, i then did the same thing i did the previous day. a whole day went by and still no smell. By the next day my period had started i didnt wanna stop my regimen so i continued doing the same things i was doing before it came. usually when my period come the odor is very strong i could honestly say i havent had any unpleasant smells and i am now two days into my cycle. when it goes off im going to take a douche bottle fill it up with water and open two capsules and use it instead of peroxide i think that would have a more lasting effect. i wanna thank whoever posted this rememdy it truly changed my life for all yall out there thats looking for some relief from BV i wish you the best hopefully it work out for you the same way it did for me."

09/15/2008: Pepper from Hayward, CA replies: "This is the same feeling I have.I have had BV off and on since I had my 12 year old son.It is so shameful and embarrassing since no matter how much you wash, washing can make it worse, and sometimes stiningly more painful.So what just walk around being a dirty girl. Socially and sexually, so shameful. I will try to stick the pill up, since taking the pill I also noticed more white discharge, again sexually not a turn on, and I would like to be healthy AND not alone forever.They so definately classify BV as what ever it takes to be qualified as research grant worthy so that a real cure, treatment plan, whatever, that works is found.I will also try the bath in ACV, and Im glad they said don't drink it, because even though it makes my stomach hurt, I was just abt to go get myself a bottle.The douche, the fear of a HP douche is just too great for me.But the yougrt consumption increase,I do that do.It'sjust scarey to try so many things.You kno what the Dr.'s always tell us.But we'llc.BIG thanks 2 all, especially to Keisha,Aryanna, and lauren for feelin me.(feelin me=understanding where Im coming from.)"

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  09/09/2008: Dee from Atl, GA writes: "I really am grateful to have found this website. I felt compelled to share my experiences and cures. First of all, I wanted to say that I believe that my BV experience first occured when I had a new sexual partner (unprotected). I couldn't believe it! Not only did I rush to get tested for all the STD's, I got an HIV test. I was diagnosed with HPV at age 17 and now I'm 32. I did not test positive for any STD's. I thought this was supposed to be an STD that was non-curable?? I have read that it can go away. Don't understand that too much. However, back to my reoccuring BV...I have had the same problems most of you women have had. Get the typical prescription for Flagyl, Tindemax (which actually worked, until I had unprotected sex once again.) I'm not here to be judged, I know I'm crazier than most. I must also add that I never understood if my boyfriend had anything to do with it. He doesn't have the best oral hygiene in the world if you get my drift, and he doesn't shower before we have unprotected sex. I normally use Dove or Ivory, but I do use much soap "down there". I am so sick of this problem I don't know what to do. It is refreshing to know I'm not the only one in this world who is having such an issue with it. I am somewhat different I guess, because I haven't taken protective matters into my own hands. However, if you get medication for it, and they (doctor's) claim it's not an STD, what gives? I am currently taking acidiolphilus and this is my first day. I took two capsules and unfortunately I am on my menstrual cycle. Yet I can tell a difference in scent. This is usually the 1st sign for me. I have had boric acid inserts as well and they seemed to help. I really feel that when I stick to one partner, I'm better off. Although I'm becoming unsure...Hopefully the acidolphilus capsules work for me. Good Luck."

[NAY]  08/06/2008: Terry from Savannah, Georgia writes: "I have been suffering from this god awful thing(BV) for about 2 years now and as the rest of you have stated none of the so called cures from doctors work. I have been taking acidophilus for about 2 years also, it does not work by itself. I just bought the folic acid, wish me luck. I have read where some of you ladies are douching... Let me remind you that you are washing out the bacteria that is needed in your vagina... STOP DOUCHING!!! It is not healthy, i don't care what you're douching with, STOP!!!!!"

08/31/2008: Aryannna from Ottowa, Canada replies: "HI everyone I have been having problems with BV for a few years now, and I want to ask you ladies if once you start taking the Acidophilus you start to have more of that liquidy white stuff come out of you, is it like a flushing process or is it just making me worse? the smell is better but I notice alot more discharge in my underwear. Please anyone?"

09/03/2008: Lauren from Belpre, Ohio replies: "Aryanna, I have also experienced more of a liquid discharge since taking the Acidophilus and Folic Acid. If other symtoms are not increasing such as itching, burning, swelling, I think you're ok. give the Acidophilus and Folic Acid at least a month to work. Also,you should try the Hydogen Peroxide douche. If in doubt, go back to the doctor. Hope this helps."

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  07/14/2008: Alex from Little River, United States writes: "Hello ladies, I sent out a message earlier today that i was going to try Acidophilius. and plain yogurt, they only sold non-fat yogurt but i dont think much of that tiny detail. so far the pain swelling and some of the itching is gone! already and i just started today , I took 2 capsuls of acidophilius and dipped a tapon in some plain yogurt and did my normal cleaning activited around the house with in two hour most of the swelling was gone! and most of the uncomfortable feelings. I'm getting ready to go to bed and i just stuck a acidophilous tablet you know where, i have faith that by morning im going to feel MUCH better!"

07/13/2008: Alex (scvpmedia200607[at]yahoo.com) from Little River, United States writes: "Since the summer of 2006 I have been suffering on and off miserably from BV and yeast infections. Any time I have a flare up it is either after my period or after I have been swimming or in a wet bathing suit for more than two hours. This is a huge problem because I do alot of work in the water. The multiple sex partners that my Dr. is convinced I have, because of my constant falre ups, is a crock since I have a steady boyfriend and wouldnt dream of cheating. I have tried Triconazole, for the yeast infections and my dr. has put me on all too many BV antibiotics. I'm about to leave and go buy plain yogurt and some acidophilus. Thanks for the posting ladies and I will report back as soon as i get any result. But ladies definatly dont stay in wet bathing suits for too long if you get BV alot it just adds to a new flare up, which is something alot of dr.s forget to tell you I have been to so many and no one ever told me until I found one female nurse at my dr. office who told me about too much moisture for too long will trigure the bacteria"

[YEA]  03/03/2008: Ann from napoli, italy writes: "I`M DONE WITH BV!!!..HERE`S WHAT I DID: 17 yrs on and off with BV ... this is what I do.
When i was 22 I got it all the time..every month.I am 39 now. I have no symtoms now.
'They were still studying it, and i was a guinea pig so to speak with my doc trying boric acid pills placed in the vagina to help make it a nuetral place so to speak. it never helped. she said my boyfriends` sperm was acidic. i was always in long term relationships.... so it had to be something i was doing.

I started taking ACIDOPHILUS PILLS .... they work...but the trick is..... you must ALWAYS take them .. as in every day....forever. not just when you are having BV. trust me....this helps.. then... you MUST be VIGILANT about washing your privates IMMEDIATELY after long days and workouts.....THIS IS A MUST! I am american but i moved to italy 11 yrs ago....now this is why I am literally free from BV: they have bides here....you know the little sink like thing you squat over to wash...
That has made it soooo convinient. now here is how i wash: ( dont laugh..i`m serious) squat in the tub.. wash with neutral soap non perfumed (i like dove) wash only on the outside...rinse well... then get your finger in there... (JUST DO IT) SWIRL IT AROUND... removing the discharge... scooping it out so to speak until there is non left.. constently rinsing your fingers off. now do this once a day (I do it twice) do it also AFTER SEX...Scoop out that sperm so it has no chance of upsetting your balance. have your man wash before sex...(make it fun ladies so he doesnt think he`s in a clinic) this washing is also great while you are on your period...it actually lessons a day of your period... because you are not waiting for every last bit of dischargeblood to ease its way out...
I have had to teach so many friends of mine how to wash... and the majority of women here where i live do not know how to do this.... if you use soap once a day... you can just do it with water after that. if there is not enough time to wash after gym... make sure you have a washcloth and do it that way in the bathroom.... It will literally make you oderless. to you ladies who already do this... I`m glad... but those of you who dont... start right now

ok the rundown:
1.) acidophillus pills plus eat yogurt. you must space them out during the day to keep the good bacteria in your system all day. 4 pills morn.. yogurt afternoon... 3- pills at night...

2.) Wash using the finger method at least once a day (careful not to get soap inside)

3.) you must make your boyfriend wash... I mean gals.. we have all encountered a sweaty member or two in our romps no? he``s got to wash that sweat off of there!

You keep doing this... forever... you will find that you will no longer have bv in your life... now this is a prevention!!!! so i would usually do the cleocin cream for 7 days, or the flagyl which i think works well but take with the acidophillus and eat tons of yogurt. make it your lifestyle.
good luck"

05/22/2008: Tonya from Okinawa, Japan replies: "Please email me! We have a lot in common! bobbytonya@hotmail.com"

06/28/2008: Leshelee from Montgomery, Alabama replies: "I read all the comments and tried everything. I got BV last year and it has been hell since. the doctors dont know what to do. So when i read the site i tried some of the things you ladies said. Nothing worked, the peroxide douche made it worse. But now that i see you take so make pills a day i will increase, and let everyone know if it works. I pray it do."

07/05/2008: Liz from Detroit, MI replies: "Finally after having BV reoccuring since I was 11 (I would notice a fishy smell after I washed with soap) 22 years later, I have finally found acidophilus and bifidus tablets. I have am also using folic acid. Even if I have to take this for ever, I'm glad to be free of it."

08/02/2008: Ivette from New Britain, CT replies: "Quick question ... exactly how much is in each acidophilus pill you take?"

08/27/2008: Renata from Fairfield, California replies: "I have spent the last few hours researching home remedies for Bacteria vaginosis on the internet. I am at my wits end! Did you try the Acidophilus pill and where did you find it? Do you dissolve pill in a small amount of water and insert with a tampon(???) In addition to taking the pill orally? I was confused by all of the comments from this page. Boric acid- Did you try this? If so where did you find this item also. Any help or comments you can provide would be oh so grateful. I truly understand every women that has had to deal with this problem. I have had a problem with BV for many years but I used the traditional method (temp I must add) but nevertheless I went to the doctors for the flagyl gel or pill. I am currently in between jobs thus no insurance coverage.Therefore I am out of luck with a quick cure. Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide."

[YEA]  02/24/2008: indy stylist from indianapolis, indiana writes: "folic acid and acidophilus works wonders for bv. thanks so very much for this remedy!!! i can truly say this works and i feel great!! absolutely nothing has ever worked and i am praying that this keeps me chemically balanced. i have suffered with bv for years and years. medications only cured me for a moment for bv to only return time and time again. i have spent countless dollars on medication and doctor visits. i am just bso thankful and consider this a true blessing. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE try this remedy if you suffer with bv, it truly works."

[YEA]  01/30/2008: kali from Kona, Hawaii writes: "I had BV very bad. First I decided to end my relationship with my boyfriend. He has several lady friends so even if he got treated, he would continue to pass crap to me. Over the next week I tried a douche with ACV and then tried miconazole, Then Baking soda douche. All to no avail and getting worse. Went to clinic where The Nurse Practictioner put me on 3 days of Antibiotic followed by 7 days of Flagyl. I decided to do it reluctantly. But it didn't seem like it was clearing up by day 4. I kept taking the meds but tried the suggestion on the hydrogen Peroxide.. still no clear up. Then tried Boric Acid. That seemed to help a little. Then stopped that and drank unsweetened cranberry juice, ate plain organic yogurt and took acidolphilus too. I put a small amount of yogurt mixed with the acidophilus inside my punahni for several days. Also I used a hair dryer to keep the area there dry after using the toilet and washing off. The combination of these actions seemed to help. But I still have some BV. Not nearly what it was before. I will report again next week."

[YEA]  01/19/2008: Lisa from Nashville, Tennessee writes: "re: Lisa follows up. I continued with acidophilus and folic acid but when I noticed little to no change I switched to a stronger acidopholis (10 billion CFU) and added the hydrogen peroxide douche into the regimen. 3 days later the discharge has finally lessened and the smell is gone today. I've read you have to use the peroxide daily for 2 weeks. If that doesnt work I'm going to try the boric acid which I've researched and it has antibiotic properties."

[YEA]  01/13/2008: Lisa from Nashville, Tennessee writes: "I've been taking 800mcg of folic acid 4 acidophilus tablets (1 billion cfu per tablet) daily since the start of my cycle (7th). Things look a little different, but too early to tell you if the odor is gone. I'll get back to update everyone in a couple of days which is usually when the discharge begins to return. . ."

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  01/07/2008: Lisa from Nashville,Tennessee writes: "Diagnosed with THIS episode of BV over a year ago. Dr. prescribed flagyl, metro-gel (both usually work for me), clindese, and OTC rePHresh...none have worked for this bout. As soon as treatment is finished symptoms return. I noticed that no one has stated they were able to stop the courses of folic acid and acidophilus??? Today my cycle started. So I figured this is as good as time as any to start the regimen of folic acid and acidophilus to restore my vaginal PH. Stay tuned."

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  09/28/2007: MARIA from LANSING, MI writes: "WELL IM GLAD THAT IM NOT THE ONLY WOMAN IN THE WORLD STRUGGLING WITH THIS CRAP. NICE TO MEET EVERYONE, ANYHOW, I STARTED TAKNG ACIDOPHOLUS LIKE TWO MONTHS OR SO AGO FROM READING DIFFERENT WEBSITES, I WOULD HAVE TO SAY IVE BEEN DEALING WITH RECURRENT BV SINCE I WAS 19 AND IM 25 NOW, MY DOCTOR SAYS ITS BECAUSE OF MY HORMONE LEVELS AND THE FACT THAT I DONT TAKE PROPER BACTERIAL PRECAUTIONS BEFORE HAVING SEX, I ALSO WHERE TIGHT CLOTHES AND THE WRONG UNDERWAIR. WELL AFTER THOROUGH INVESTIGATION OF HOW TO CURE THIS WITHOUT TAKING MEDS, BECAUSE I HATE PILLS AND CREAM AND GELS, I BOUGHT SOME ACV, WELL I DID BATH IN IT AND IT DIDNT WORK COMPLETELY, SO I FIGURED IT WAS BECAUSE I ONLY DID IT ONCE, SO FOR THE LAST TWO NIGHTS I HAVE BEEN MIXING ACV AND PLAIN YOGURT TOGETHER AND INSERTING. THERE WASNT A DRASTIC CHANGE YESTERDAY WHEN I WENT THROUGH THE DAY SO I DID IT AGAIN LAST NIGHT AND DOUCHED WITH ACV THIS MORNING,WELL I SHALL SEE WHAT THE OUTCOME WILL BE, I PLAN ON DOING THIS FOR THE NEXT 5 DAYS AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS, IM ALSO TAIKNG 3 BILLION LIVE BACTERIA 3 TIMES A DAY WHICH IS 9BILLION/5 STRAINS OF AN ACIDOPHOLIS PILL. I WILL KEEP YOU LADES POSTED ON MY PROGRESS. THANK YOU TO THE PEOPLE THAT CREATED THIS WEBSITE, I FEEL SO GOOD AND COMFORTABLE TALKING ABOUT THIS NOW. OH MAKE SURE WHEN YOU LADIES ARE PURCHASING THE ACV, THAT IT IS ORGANIC AND RAW AND UNFILTERED,THE OTHER KIND WONT DO ANY JUSTICE, "SO IVE BEEN TOLD".."

[YEA]  09/25/2007: Jennifer from Dover, DE writes: "I have never delt with a ongoing anything in that area before so the symptoms Im feeling are a bit alarming, since I have been to the Dr. office 3 times in the last 7 weeks with little to no change in the burning, swelling, itching and painful intercourse. I tried the OTC generic 1-day monistate and was left with a pain and swelling that almost drove me to the ER. I had taken the oral yeast infection pill along with a cream the DR gave me... Had a pap a few weeks later and I was still having "flare" ups. Went back to the DR a week ago to be handed triple paste (zinc oxide) and another yeast cream...through all this things would start to feel as about normal as I can remeber since this all started and then I would wake up and the swelling and itching would be back and the redness, Sigh* So after several attempts this morning to reach another DR to get yet again another would be failed attemp at clearing this problem up I found this site. I thankfully already have the Folic Acid pills (800mcg) and the Acidophilus...I took the pill just before writing this and I do plan on inserting the Acidophilus tonight...Im not sure if I have a misdiagnosed BVI (I have no fishy odor) but after everything else it seems to be the only thing left that makes sense. I have to say that as horriable as it is that our own educated DRs have a hard time helping or even diagnosing many of the womens issues out there, that as women we can find a commen place to share our story and help one another out. If I have good news pertaining to the pills I have just started then I will be posting again to share :)"

07/15/2008: Sarah from Dothan, AL replies: "I have been having problems with BV for as long as I can remember, and I very seldom have fishy odor(sometimes after sex, but not always). But I do have a strong odor, especially after working and sweating all day. So you probably haven't been mis diagnosed, just lucky enough not to have to deal with fishy smell. :)"

[YEA]  09/24/2007: Lyra from winston salem, NC writes: "For a long long time, a couple of years i guess, i have battled with BV on and off. The last time it was bad, it lasted for about 7 months and just got worse and worse. It was so embarrassing, i didn't want to have anything to do with my partner sexually. i couldn't enjoy it because i was just so embarrassed. It was ruining our relationship. i thought it was a yeast infection all the time but i took medicine and it never went away. Then i looked online and saw BV and read about it. i just happened to come across a website that said to insert acidophilus pill into ur vagina, and also to try inserting plain yogurt once a week always to maintain healthy balance if you are sensitive to getting BV. So i tried the acidophilus before i went to bed, the next morning my symptoms were almost gone, so the next night i did the yogurt, and that was it. i was cured...all this time of going through everything, and it was that easy. But regretfully i didn't do the once a week thing. SO then 7 months later, i got it again, i think from taking too many baths with a lot of soap and stuff. So this time, i did the acidophilus pill, but when i inserted it, i also put plain yogurt on it, the next day i woke up and it was gone. Its amazing. i just can't believe it works that well. But im happy. i would recommend that to everyone. Just make sure that when you buy the acidophilus MAKE SURE that it is NOT in capsule form, make sure it is a plain regular pill that will dissolve, because i used a capsule and it did not dissolve, just got really sticky and it was really bad. Anyways, i hope that everyone here can get rid of this terrible thing. Good luck."

[YEA]  08/29/2007: foneny from mt pocono , pa writes: "re: BV Cure -- the insertion of plain yogurt worked for me. instead of using the acv, i spread the yogurt on the exterior service also and washed it off the next morning. i had relief from the burning, itching, and smell in about 15 minutes."

[YEA]  07/13/2007: Lynne from Columbia, MD writes: "When I read that BV returns even after antibiotics I decided taking that route would be pointless, so I researched other ways to treat it. What works for me is taking one acidophilus pill a day, and increasing the amount of yogurt products I eat/drink. Particularly Kefir seems to be helpful, as it has, I believe, a higher concentration of active cultures than regular yogurt. Also, I mixed vitamin E oil with a few drops of tea tree oil, placed this on a wet wash rag and wiped the area. I have also done this with ACV and tea tree oil, but the vitamin E oil prevents drying, which will help with the itching."

05/16/2010: Still Frustrated With This Mess from Miami, Florida replies: "LADIES! Please be careful when trying these home remedies. Just because the odor or itch is gone does not necessarily mean the entire infection is gone too. Make sure you are still seeing your OBGYN to ensure the infection is gone for good. As always, schedule your annual Pap Smear for overal vaginal health. I have suffered with BV and yeast infections for five years now and I feel the same about antibiotics(temporary fix.) I started taking probiotic pills (L.BAC) and the odor disappeared so I thought it was gone. But I went to my OBGYN and she said I was still infected. I will try this folic acid and acidophilus combo to see the outcome. Should my partner get tested? He is not circumcised and I believe that is the reason I keep getting infected because it is harder for him to stay clean due to the extra foreskin. Also does NuvaRing really work to prevent BV?"

05/19/2010: Anis from Kk, Malaysia replies: "Try to google oak galls.

"Oak galls" (manjakani in the Malay language) come from oak trees indigenous to Asia Minor and Persia. They are produced when the leaves of the oak tree (scientifically known as Quercus infectoria) are penetrated by stinging wasps. The spontaneous chemical reaction caused by the penetration stimulates the leaves to produce a roundish hard ball called an oak gall.

Rich in tannins, vitamins A and C, calcium, iron, tannic and gallic acids, fibre, protein and carbohydrates, oak galls possess a unique kind of astringency which acts to restore health, tone and vigor in the vagina. Well-known since ancient times, Arabs, Persians, Indians, Chinese and Malays have traditionally used oak galls after childbirth, and to treat vaginal discharge and related infections."

     

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