139 User Reviews
(BR, LA)
05/20/2009
I have been suffering from BV for about 5-6 years now. Creams and Antibiotics is what I have been taking to relieve the FISHY ODOR smell. I always thought I may have had an STD but was always tested and turned out negative. I was in a relationship on and off but at the same time sexually promiscuous during my earlier adult years. I now am married with the same man Ive been on and off with and wonder why this BV continues. Im so sick and tired of this Smell, I cannot wear the same undergarments for long, showering everyday and staying clean helps but only for an hour or so. I thought it was my tight clothing which seems to trigger the smell, I thought it was my weight loss, etc. Anyway, i think its him. I take the meds, all is good, have sex with my husband and BAM, I have that odor again. I have always felt that i may have PID (pelvic inflammatory Disease) but never diagnosed. Gosh, so much to write. This is my next step... Douching with H2O2 and Water, trying the Folic Acid pills... Its sad to think that your husband may be sleeping around and causing this or it can mearliy be that he's unclean (what i mean, not showering beforehand) everytime we have sex. Never paid attention to that until now. Best of Luck to All and i will be posting again with my results soon.
(Greenville, SC)
05/20/2009
Hydrogen Peroxide, Folic Acid, Acidophilus
★★★★★
antibiotics killed all the bact. bad and good.
this is my method:
2 pills acidophilus, 1 day 1 night
v rinse: 1/2 peroxide 1/2 water
i couldnt douche because i lacked the proper tools but i did wash myself with this mixture last night and i have been smelling good ever since. going to do it every other day for a week just to make sure. it didnt hurt or sting or anything. i would suggest it to any women suffering from this terrible and embarassing infection.
i also take 2 acidophilus pills a day, one at morning and 1 evening to build up the good bact.
i started these pills a few days before the v rinse, hoping it would be enough. i saw some improvement but the rinse really helped.
hope that helps :)
Hydrogen Peroxide, Folic Acid, Acidophilus
★★★★★
Then a couple of hours later put two tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide (3%) in two cups of water and rinsed my vagina with it. Repeated the rinse two hours later again. At the same time I inserted my finger into my vagina and after withdrawing it I had a sniff.
Incredibly I have no more discharge and the fishy smell is disappating. Note I did not douche because I was nervous about sticking bleach inside me.
Before I go to sleep tonight I will do another rinse and insert the contents of the capsule inside. I am going to mix the contents of the capsule with some KY jelly and insert it with an applicator. Hopefully, I will be rid of this forever.
FYI I am allergic to metronizadole. Last year I got bacterial vaginosis and was prescribed it orally. After taking it for just over a week I came down with hives, my eyes started to swell to slits, my tongue went numb and my arms went tingly. I ended up in a hospital emergency ward. When I suspected I had bacterial vaginosis again I despaired. Thank God for this website.
(Waukegan, IL)
06/03/2009
(Atlanta, Ga)
11/12/2009
I really appreciate this feedback.I have been suffering from Bv for the last couple of years and It seems to happen more with my boyfriend I don't know if that is the cause but when we weren't together I went a long time without any recurrences I tried it for the first time last night.I did the 1/2 H202, 1/2 water douche and took 1600 milligrams of folic acid and 2 one bil. Acidophilus and so far the smell is completely gone and I'm feeling better already, Hopefully this continues I will keep you all updated.
Hydrogen Peroxide, Folic Acid, Acidophilus
★★★★★
Hydrogen Peroxide, Folic Acid, Acidophilus
(Kearny, Nj - New Jersey)
11/02/2011
Ok, I'm 19 yrs old and a total newbie with this vb problem, I've never douched before so I'm a little scared of how to actually douche and if the hydrogen peroxide would hurt. Could someone help me out with actual steps to take. I would be very grateful because I've had this problem for awhile now and I just want to get rid of it!! Thank you!
(Hurst, Texas)
02/04/2012
Douching does sound a little scary if you're experiencing troubles down south already, but rest assure that this method will make you feel better. I've actually been suffering from BV for almost 3 years now (since right before my 23rd bday). Its affected me being able to be intimate with my boyfriend, but thank god he is understanding of the fact that this is something that greatly affects my esteem and he's supportive of the "great fight to regain control" over my ever-picky vag.... It sucks ass- there's no other way of saying it. The best thing I can tell you to do is to go buy a cheap douche from the dollar store and empty all the liquid inside of the one that comes in the box... Rinse it out real good, and fill it half way up with hydrogen peroxide (the kind that comes in the brown bottle from walgreens! ) then, fill the other half of the bottle up with room temperature bottled water (to make sure theres no bacteria and junk in it! Also, ice cold water is a shock- I can speak from experience lol) After you fill up your bottle, screw the long top on it- I would suggest with it being your first time to douche to get into the bathtub, and sit back- kinda with your legs up, and insert the long top into yourself like you would a tampon- make sure its in far enough to really get in there... And just squeeze the bottle until all of the mixture is gone out of the bottle- stay there for about 30 seconds, then stand up- and shower! I've read the best way to clean yourself if you're suffering from BV is with water only- but if you're like me and that doesn't feel right, use UNSCENTED bar soap like DOVE or IVORY... This way the soap doesn't change the pH of your vagina.
Definitely take probiotics/acodophilois and folic acid. I've definitely noticed a difference with the probiotics alone, then adding in the folic acid even more so, but the douching is an immediate cure! It's awesome! If you have any more questions though, I would gladly answer any question you need answered- it's awkward to talk about to people, but women who suffer from this have to stick together! DOCTORS DO NOT CARE ABOUT CURING THIS-THEY WANT US TO KEEP COMING BACK TO THEM! THEY GET PAID EVERYTIME WE SEE THEM!
(Cedar Falls, Iowa)
03/21/2012
Hello, I have been suffering from vaginal discharge for about three years now and have been told the same thing now that its "normal". But the discharge smell can ge horrible sometimes! It really has affected my social life, majorly!!! Can someone email different instructions to how to use the hydrogen peroxide rememdy? Or if you have any other solution PLEASE do send that as well! Thank you!!
Hydrogen Peroxide, Folic Acid, Acidophilus
★★★★★
Hydrogen Peroxide, Folic Acid, Acidophilus
I'm 25 yrs old and have been sufferring with BV for 9 yrs. BV is more than just a nasty smell, it literally robs you of your self esteem, concentration, and your sanity. I've been prescribed metro gel more times than I can count, but have never seen ANY result. This has affected my sinuses, my skin, my sex life, my social relationships, my confidence, anxiety issues, my job preformance..........
I have been trying to run away from this smell and all the emotions that come along with it for far too long...
That being said, let me breathe my sigh of relief.
I came across this site 3 days ago. I read testimony after testimony, into the night, and finally realized I had nothing to lose. I went to the drug store and purchased l.acidophillus 500 million tablets and folic acid 400mg. I did use the H202(1/2 peroxide 1/2 water)the first night, I took two acidophillus by mouth and inserted one directly into my vagina, and, took two folic acid and went to bed. The next morning I was amazed. The smell was practically non-existent. My sinuses felt better, my morale, totally uplifting. I got so excited, I re-visited the site for more remedies. My boyfriend has been suffering from athletes foot for a few yrs and can't find relief. So I came across the organic apple cider vinegar. Day 2 of my acidophillus and folic acid treatment I went out and purchased a bottle at the health store and after reading about the health benefits I decided I would drink it 2x a day with some water and thought I was on the track to a healthier me... Boy was I wrong... The BV "funk" slowly crept back after my 2nd dose of ACV on the evening of day 2. Today is day 3 and when I woke up this morning I was horrified that the smell was back and much worse.
So I once again I came back to the site, and happened to see the note at the top that you SHOULD NOT DRINK APPLE CIDER VINEGAR IF YOU HAVE BV! that it makes it worse..And I almost jumped out of my seat.. I am totally convinced that the acidophillus and folic acid method works... I am not taking the ACV drink again and I will definitely update in just a few days...
My heart goes out to all suffering with this plague... Thank you all SO MUCH for sharing your hearts and your remedies, and Earth Clinic for making this accessable!
May God Bless You
EC: Thanks for the confirmation about Apple Cider Vinegar! We won't attach a yea/nay rating to your post until we hear back...
(Houston, TX)
05/14/2009
Hydrogen Peroxide, Folic Acid, Acidophilus
★★★★★
Hydrogen Peroxide, Folic Acid, Acidophilus
Hydrogen Peroxide, Folic Acid, Acidophilus
★★★☆☆
WORKED TEMPORARILY
(Ft. Worth, TX)
04/13/2009
I'm keeping up the pills - make sure you get the refrigerated type of acidophillus - and try to eat yogurt every day. I also treated myself with apple cider vinegar douches. I finally got rid of the BV and then bam! Yeast infection. I figured my system was just out of whack in every possible way from the BV. I've been treating myself off and on externally with the peroxide and apple cider vinegar and I've felt normal. Look up the apple cider vinegar on this site, it's great stuff. You need to make sure the acidophillus and folic acid to buid up in your system too, which could take up to three weeks. As long as I have a sex partner, I'm planning on treating myself externally on a regular basis as a safeguard. Good luck.
Hydrogen Peroxide, Folic Acid, Acidophilus
★★★★★
The h2o2 kills all the bacteria (the "good" and "bad" ones), and the Acidophilus replenishes the "good" bacteria. I've read some posts where the Acidophilus is added directly into the douche mixture. I am not sure that is a good idea as the h2o2 will probably kill the acidophilus.
For the last 3 evenings, I have douched with 50/50 h2o2 3% h2o. Following that, I inserted a Acidophilus capsule directly into my V. In the morning, I took 2 capsules of Acidophilus + 2 tablets of Folic Acid. I feel clean, fresh and dry. The smell seems to have gone, as well!!!!!
Now that I've had some time to do some "daily dose" research, I will have go back to the drug store. I read someplace that 1- 2 billion CFU (Colony Forming Unit) is considered a good daily dose, except all the labels read "at the time of encapsulation". Naturally, live organisms die over time, so the refrigerated dark glass bottled versions probably help prolong the shelf life. (In my rush 3 nights ago, I had purchased a Acidophilus with Pectin 10 mg - supplying 100 million live organisms, which seems too little compared to the 1 - 2 billion CFU.)
And, most vitamin labels suggest Folic Acid 400 mcg is 100% of the daily dose. I've been taking 2x 800 mcg. Can taking more than the daily dose be harmful for the kidneys?
(Gaithersburg, MD)
05/15/2009
Hydrogen Peroxide, Folic Acid, Acidophilus
★★★★★
Hydrogen Peroxide, Folic Acid, Acidophilus
★★★★★
Step1: cleaned vagina with distilled water
step 2: mix 1/4 cup peroxide and some water
step 3: squirt solution up the vagina with a syringe(this can be found in pharmacy also)
step4: place 1 acidophilus tablet in vagina (as far as possible)
step 5: take 1 folic acid pill
Immediately the smell and discharge was gone. Im still in shock. 1 day after and I keep smelling for an odor, but there is none..i seriously feel like crying because i'm so happy. I feel like telling the whole world.
(Matteson)
01/19/2015
★★★☆☆
WORKED TEMPORARILY
First I would just like to say thank you all for sharing your stories! It feels better that I am not alone and yet hate that anyone else has to experience the hell and complete torture that this infection has seemed to caused almost my entire life! Mines too started in high school and I had to drop out because of the terrible odor and all the looks and whispers!!!!! Since then almost 15 years later I feel like a prisoner in my home!!!!! Afraid to go out and be around people because you get tired of the disgusting looks and repulse by people, family or anyone! Who don't know you have a disease only thinks a grown woman is too retarded to.wash there butt!!!!! And I must say I too have sometimes thought about suicide, but my faith in God and love for kids will not allow me to do that! But I admit this tests your faith on every level!!!!! I can't believe they are not treating this as seriously as cancer!!!! Because this is almost worse than death! This infection has ruined my life, you ca barely work think or function worrying about how you smell all the time and you get so tired of people covering there noses or thinking your un clean because of this!!!! People can be so.cruel and some just dont know the suffering your going thru while they are making nasty comments or jokes!!!! I wish I.could talk to some of you in person because I feel I can't turn to anyone else!!!! Been in the house for weeks and holidays come and go and you can't even enjoy them like everyone else because all you do is worry that you got to be around people with this horrific smell!
(Phoenix, AZ)
07/21/2024
You are not alone! Don't give up! I started having recurrent BV at 14. I didn't feel comfortable talking to anyone about being sexually active or about my vulva/vagina in general. I thought my normal smell was bad. I used fragrant sprays that were supposedly made for women's vulva, to cover up my natural smell and I think that triggered my BV/yeast. So I sprayed more and the cycle worsened. 20+ years later it has improved a lot, as has my relationship withy body, but it still recurs regularly. I use fragrance-free laundry detergent. I sleep nude to let my vulva breath. If you can, get some sun on it!! When it recurs I do a gentle peroxide douche, folic acid, and increase probitics, plus douche with probiotic powder mixed in water. I'm sure if I can ever get myself to reduce sugar and carbs it will improve a lot more or maybe go away completely. I think I process and store my emotions through my womb, so having good boundaries with other people and finding ways to process my grief helps me. I know by now you've done tons of research and feel like you've tried everything, but just in case, here is what works for me. I HIGHLY recommend you see a licensed midwife if at all possible. The kind that work in birth centers and do homebirths. They don't just deliver babies; they help with women's health and tend to be extremely knowledgeable. It's out-of-pocket but if this is negatively affecting your life it is worth saving up for. If not that, then a naturopathy doctor, which is also pricey but worth it. Definitely stay on those gynecology appointments. I have gotten so used to having problems that I tend to ignore or overlook when there may be signs of bigger issues. Also just doing everything you can to boost your immune system is a good idea. Maybe there's an app where you can track your symptoms and see if they worsen/improve with certain foods, etc.
Hydrogen Peroxide, Folic Acid, Acidophilus
★★★★★
Hydrogen Peroxide, Folic Acid, Acidophilus
★★★★★
(Los Angeles, Ca)
06/01/2009
