Home Remedies for BV-H2O2, Folic Acid, Acidophilus

Hi Jessica, so glad to hear your change in diet and the folic acid helped clear up your BV. You may want to incorporate into your diet a really good strong probiotic, not just the acidopholis. Also, make sure your underwear is all cotton And keep up the water drinki. God Bless you.

Anon, how long did you do this treatment before you didn't need to anymore?

Aloha love. Stop with the pH balance feminine wash. Let your vaginal breathe. All the oral antibiotics over the years have wrecked your natural gut flora so what you need to focus on is strengthening your gut. Get a really good probiotic. Also start with some kombucha at least a few times a week. The pesticides from tampons are super triggers too. So if you're using tampons you might want to tampons which are sea sponges....but I would say let you body free bleed for at least 3 months don't put anything in there and no more douches. Drink plenty of water and eat healthy foods.

Hi Mary Jane,

I had the same problem last year, I'm 33 also and experienced bv that occured pretty often. I was so desperate since I really wanted something natural to fight bv. After trying numerous crazy things I got it under control by douching with salty water! I mix 2 tbsp of salt and two cups of warm water. I used celtic salt. Not sure if the type of salt makes a difference but I thought you might want to try exactly what I did. I bought douche at my local $1 store, dumped the content and use the bottle. I douche once a month just in case, and had no problem with bv since then. The first time I think I douched 3 times on the first day and once for the next two or three days. The great thing about it is you immediately feel the relief! I really hope you'll get to read this and it will work for you if you decide to give it a try :)

Girls, I dealt with BV for 4 years off and on, the only thing I found that works and it never came back was doing 3 things.

1) Hydrogen Peroxide and water solution (half and half) 2x a day for 2-3 days.

2) Daily soaks in boric acid, baking soda, with lavender, and tea tree drops.

2)I inserted a garlic clove into the vagina at night before bed, remove in morning.

Evey one is different, and I tried many remedies, this is what workd for me.

Good luck ladies.

I did this for a week.

Been battling with bv for over a year got fed up of the metgel and antibiotic cycle cured me for a month then reoccurred and iam now pleased to say that after only 4days taking acidophilus capsules twice daily iam almost rid of this disgusting condition . At last!!! I will also be purchasing folic acid just to make sure it goes and goes away for good.

Are we supposed to use regular 3% hydrogen peroxide or food grade hydrogen peroxide (35% diluted to 3%) to treat bacterial vaginosis? Just wondering because no one ever says and the food grade is $35+ and I'm basically poor. Lol.

I use regular 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. However, I find that when I use regular tap water it does not go away quickly. When I use it with distilled water I only have to use the solution once. I use it once per day for one or two days.

Update: I got off my period and had sex same day. Next day have fishy smell and I feel really let down. Keep in mind this is after 1 week of Clindamycin inserted vaginally, probiotics and folic acid. So I have some probiotics and inserted 2 of them into my vagina today to try to help with this. Then I plan on using the hydrogen peroxide douche as soon as I get home to try to knock this out. I feel like I should be on more Probiotics. I might continue to take 2 50 million tabs a day and insert one vaginally at night. Will do that to tonight after H2O2 douche. Will keep you posted as to what is next.

HELP!! I did the H2O2 twice and I became super itchy and burning! The first time went well and now I'm having terrible discomfort. I also inserted probiotics into my vagina. allergy? Going to call the doctor in the morning. ):

Try mixing baking soda and water. It helped me I did the same thing.

If I'm still taking my antibiotics (I have 2 days left of them and they haven't helped AT ALL) should I stop and try this? Will it interfere with the antibiotics?

I have had a bacterial infection twice within the past 3-4 weeks. The first time I took flagyl and this time I was determined not to. Two days after I first noticed the symptoms, I inserted VSL#3 vaginally before bed. The next morning I inserted another then put in a tampon because I noticed the smell was slightly still there. I removed the tampon around 11am (do not put in a probiotic capsule followed by a tampon) and noticed the capsule was broken down on the tampon with some of the contents from the probiotic on it as well. I went the entire day at work with no smell and no discharge! That night before bed I inserted another VSL#3 capsule. There was no more odor and no discharge. Through the following day there was a clumpy white discharge with no odor, I am thinking this was the contents of the probiotic that was not totally absorbed. So last night I did a H2O2 douche to flush things out. I used 30ml of purified water and 30ml of H2O2 in a 60ml syringe. I inserted the syringe vaginally while in the shower; without anything attached to the opening, as far as I could get it to go and emptied the syringe. Today I just feel super dry down there which doesn't surprise me. End result is no BV!!!

I have suffered with BV for the longest; no antiboitics worked so I am now doing home remedies. I find that the Peroxide douche to be very effective if you like lay on your back and hold it in for like 5 min; do this twice a day. I noticed that it worked but of course here comes mother nature to screw it all up; once I get a period, it comes back. So I am now going to take the Acido pills and folic acid pills, try eating plain yogurt daily. And also do the peroxide douche. I mean the smell is not soo bad, but it's there.

Can you use this treatment if you have a IUD?

Subject: Organic Women's Multivitamins with 800 mcg Folic Acid and Soy/Milk free probiotic acidophilus

I'm allergic to a lot of chemicals and foods (including sulfites and sulfates and milk/soy/eggs/nuts/shellfish/most antibiotics), but I finally found an organic women's multivitamin! It's also FREE of gluten/yeast/milk/soy/eggs/nuts/fish shellfish. It's called Rainbow Light Certified Organics Women's Multivitamin which has 800 mcg of folic acid. I'm hoping that finally being able to take a multivitamin will help me in my quest to be BV Free.

Searching for a probiotic wasn't easy either being allergic to milk and soy. But, I found a brand called Bluebonnet that has Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus Plus FOS. It is FREE of eggs/fish/shellfish/tree nuts/peanuts/wheat and soybeans! (It's in the refrigerated section. )

I tested positive for BV and am allergic to almost all antibiotics. I'm still suffering from the allergic reaction to the Metro pills. Thus, I am very grateful that I found this discussion group. Now that I have my organic Multivitamin with 800 mcg of Folic Acid and my milk/soy free probiotic acidophiolus I want to start the routine with the hydro/water douche, folic acid and probiotic acidophilus. I'll let you know how it goes. Thank you again for having this group. I didn't know what I would do being allergic to so many antibiotics.

Thanks so much for your post. Can you provide your dosage and frequency? (is there a different amount to 'cure' and then a different amount to maintain proper ph balance and vagina health?)

Douche: 1/2 peroxide and 1/2 water? How often to cure? How often to maintain?

acidophilis: 2 (mg?) morning and night?

Folic Acid: ?

Like many others, BV has been a recurring problem for years, since the birth of my first son who just turned 21. Many years in my 20's of embarrassment, awkwardness with my very patient husband, and ordor and worst of all PAIN. My Dr suggested acidopholis years ago, and I had a few years of clearing, (less sex/ph altering due to my husband being gone for work)and only a slight issue after periods. But then a year ago, he came back home. The recurrance of ordor isn't as bad, but there is pain, especially after sex. I can even feel it when I'm walking. My doctor is supportive of natural remedies, but most recently prescribed metro gel, which then brought a slight onset of yeast. I tested my PH at 5 yesterday, and I have recently discovered a white layer on my tongue.

So I'm thinking this is a systemic PH problem, not just in the vagina. I'm looking for direct feedback about dietary changes - I've read to cut out dairy and suger (dairy always confuses me because isn't yogurt a dairy?) Also, any idea if the combo of peroxide, acidopholis and folic acid will affect the entire body or if the Apple Cider vinegar is a better solution for that (and that how does that play into the dosage for the other).

Any answers anyone can give will be appreciated.

Yes, yogurt is a dairy product, but it's cultured so it contains healthy bacteria, like taking a probiotic. However, yogurt you buy in the store doesn't count. It's full of sugar & not cultured properly/long enough.

Ashley

I'm so glad to have found this site! Anyway I was reading all the suggestions provided and im almost ready to start my regimen. I started to take acidophillus every morning aside from having fruits and yogurt every morning. I'm aware of the fact that I still need to add the folic acid and the HP douche to my curing process, but there is one Question! I have read in some recommendations from the ladies that you are inserting acidophilus vaginally how you do that? You just use the same pill you are using orally and use it as a vaginal suppository?? AND if I was to use yogurt as an additional weapon to this horrible BV... How do I insert it? SORRY my ignorance but I'm actually new to all these and its also the first time I will use a douche!! I will keep you posted on how this BV battle goes but even now having Acidophillus every morning and yogurt the discomfort is much less than few weeks ago!!

please, please please someone reply back!!! :)

In reply to: 02/21/2012: Po-princess from New York

1) Yes, same pill you take orally, you just insert the capsule by pushing it in with your finger. There are vaginal suppository plastic applicators that you can buy to insert as well.

2) I would say turkey baster to squeeze in yogurt? Seems messy to me.

came across site because im a bv suffer, I noticed after reading alot of comments that alot of you said it gets worse after sex ummm mayb the men need to b treated too.. I really think they are the cause of the inbalance.. Yes these things help but you have to keep taking them just to keep the (va jaja)healthly.. Man need to start goin to the doctor more.. Im starting to think its a form of sum type of std its to common not to be... sick of it..

Thank you so much for your posted regimen! It is working so far... Thank God. I was just curious, has your bv stayed away for good? Have you continued to take the supplements every day since it cleared?
Thanks again!

Its so good to see that I'm not alone. I've been trying to get my doctor to understand how frustrating this is. He gave me a Rx for boric acid to be used for 30 days. That got old very quickly. I tried the peroxide, water an tea tree oil douche.... So far so good. I really think I'm also going to decrease my sugar intake and try to eat healthier. For years I thought I was doomed b/c it would always come back. It made me desire sex less. Hopefully I can begin having a normal sex life again. I ran into a very elderly nurse who told me to use peroxide, she says that's what they used on the patients at a lower income hospital when they couldn't afford the expensive medicine. She swears that it works. Thank you to everyone who posted suggestions.

Hi ladies, My name is Rose. I have been having this problem for a year and a half. I thought I was all alone with this problem. I thought that my husband had given me a sexually transmitted disease, so I had a battery of std test and they all came back clear. I then thought I was goin thru the change or that I had some incurable disease. I came across a site that said taking Milk Thistle and Psyllium Husk and the probiotics will cure it. I just started yesterday but I will try the hydrogen perioxide and water douche and folic acid to see if they work.

Hello, so far I have been trying the combinations I've read about so far. I didn't realize what I had til I did some research this site saved me a trip to the doctor. So far I find that for the most part 1600mcg of folic acid is the norm, but I'm still doing trial and error with the acidophilus because I'm afraid that I don't over do it and put too much good bacteria. Not quite sure I'm doing the douche correctly. I got a medicine dropper and have been putting it in my vagina that way, is that right? I keep reading about this bag-how do you do that? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks again.

I just read the blog about BV and how it should be treated. I continue to have this ongoing BV and I take over-the-counter and medicine prescribed by doctor. It helps for about a week and then it returns. I was told that I couldn't douche anymore and to use unscented not sensitive dove soap. Also, I just was diagnosed with MRSA in 12/2009, and just wanted to know if the MRSA is why I keep having recurring BV?

I'm glad I found this site. I've been struggling with BV off and on for three years now. The first time I took an antibacterial medication which worked almost instantly. The second time (appx 1.5 yrs later) my doctor prescribed me with a gel that did nothing for me so I never went back. It's been over 6 months since I tried the gel and have just been getting frustrated with the odor and discharge! Taking tips from this site has really helped me develop my own regimen. This is what I used and it has worked so far. I douched with 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide and 1/2 cup water twice (two days in between). I also took a women's multivitamin along with 2 tablets of probiotic acidophilus (I take the multivitamin and probiotic daily now). So far, the discharge and odor are gone! Hallelujah! I'll wait to see if it's still okay next month (since I usually notice the odor after my cycle). Question: Does anyone know how prolonged BV affects those trying to conceive?

I was suffering symptoms that seemed to be BV for three months now. I had mucous discharge and smelled like old lady coochie. I came on earthclinic and tried the remedies but the h2o and acidophilus worked temporially. Thanks to Gia from Lancaster, tx bc mentioned mrsa... I had a single boil in Jan of this year was swabbed and it came back positive for mrsa, took the antibiotics that doctor prescribed after that I found earthclinic and started taking turmeric to prevent another boil. Took turmeric for about 2 weeks but I did feel a faster paced heart beat so I stopped taking it in February. Fast forward to now it's august and I'm feeling gross with this BV and I read GIA's comment on how she was just diagnosed with mrsa and her question if the mrsa and recurrent bv were connected. Well I believe they do and thanks Gia for reminding me of the mrsa bc I made the connection with my previous mrsa case and this recurrent bv( 3 awful months)!!!! So what I did is I immediately took 2 homemade capsules filled with turmeric extract. I took two in morning and two at night. I had a bad stomach pain I could feel the turmeric literally fighting off the bad bacteria in my woman parts! I was cramping and my stomach bloated the first day. Took another two in morning on second day.... I got even more bloated and felt more cramps and even was sleepy plus I felt like I had a fever!!! So by now I'm kinda scared like woah!!! Should I be taking this turmeric maybe I'm doing my body harm- but no I continued with another two at night and I felt like I had the flu and I had a light fever and bloating, etc. But now I was convinced that it must be the turmeric and my body fighting off this infection.... The next morning I feel much better. I take one capsule in the morning day three and u won't believe that the smell of the bv and the awful discharge are gone ALL of it I feel like a new woman I can go without panties if I want!! Instead of wearing a darn pantyliner full of nasty smelling discharge. So I'm going to continue with the turmeric probably one capsule twice a day for about a month. I believe that for me the mrsa was connects to the bv. I have never had bv in my life it showed up a couple of months after I became mrsa positive. Mrsa is a horrible "disease" to live with I thought it was gone bc my boil was gone....

BV is most caused due to a a build up of bad bacteria- your partners unclean hands, your own unclean hands, multiple partners, partners not clean body parts, not changing your sanitary products frequently enough, even getting a small piece of paper or something in your vagina, soaps anything that will cause a flora imbalance, the BIGGIE IS STRESS, < a biggie> because when you are stressed your immune system gets weak, and bad bacteria can invade more easily.

The bad thing about having MRSA which I had back in fourth for about a year KOw which I didnt get rid of until I stopped using the prescribed antibiotic soap because gets rid of both good and bad bacteria on your skin and allows the bad bacteria (MRSA) to flourish and causes an imbalance on your skin- MOST people who have MRSA have compromised immune systems, meaning after taking all those bacteria killing antibiotics you need to restore the balance with good bacteria- and rebalance the natural flora in your body- I do not know why doctors do not tell you this- imbalance can lead to gas, bloating, problems going number two, constant yeast infections & overgrowth, heartburn, lactose intolerance, fatigue the list goes on.

SO that is how MRSA is connected to BV. If you get MRSA you have to take those antibiotics to get rid of it. As far as the BV I would try some of these remedies these other ladies are trying for at least 7 days to 6 months or longer to get your balance back right, eat healthy drink lots of water and eat yogurts from trader Joes (health foods store) twice a day with live cultures, try to stay away from heavy sugars, then that will assist in getting your bodies flora back in shape- I know its easier said then done though. Oh and I forgot get exercise to boost your immune system, and remove yourself from stressful situations. "Also be careful when using acidophilus inserts and such they can irritate your skin down there, its already irritated make sure to apply sterile vaseline or something." Some people have a such a problem

And don't stop your regimen even if you have to take antibiotics again.

The past few years I have struggled with what I thought was recurring sinusitis and with lifelong asthma, I was living on anti-biotics and high doses of steroid inhalers, but never getting better. I kept getting yeast infections and would get meds called in from the doc, which was always embarrassing having to call about once a month! During this period, I have also became lactose intolerant, which is most definitely NOT helping my already depleted "vaginal ecosystem". After visiting an ENT and getting scoped and an MRI, we come to find out all the sinus infections were due to severe allergies! So I stopped the anti-biotics and went full force on allergy injections once a month and take cetrizine (antihistamine) religiously everyday for the past six months. I have not have one sinus infection since-- yay! But on the down side, I thought I was having a yeast infection from hell, went to the doctor to find out it was BV!! I had been researching yeast infections prior to the doctor's visit and asked the doc if I could get some lactobacillus suppositories to help rebuild my ecosystem. She just prescribed me flagyl. I was skeptical and asked if this was going to be a recurring problem, but she said it shouldn't be.

I researched BV online and found otherwise. Also after reading the insert on the antibiotics, I found the side effects and warnings are that it may cause C-dif and other problems related to wiping out all the bad bacteria- What the heck?? How could doctors SERIOUSLY be treating people with bacterial related infections with this crap?? You would think with all the research and technology we have, aside from the dozens of testimonies women have written online, they would have figured it out by now!! (I also have mild c-dif, which I also presume is from lack of lactose and anti-biotics destroying my good bacteria. ) My mom, an RN for over 20 years suggested an apple cider vinegar douche, but I had been told by doctors for years douches are a no-no. Anyway, I took a round of antibiotics and it went away for a couple of weeks. Now the BV is back with vengeance, preventing me from having sex with my boyfriend---the pain and discomfort are unbearable with bleeding after sex, and constantly smelling like a nasty gym bag!!! I have been looking online for natural remedies--could only find those websites trying to sell A BOOK FOR $30-60--- again, ARE YOU SERIOUS??!

When I found this site, it was an AH-HA moment for me. I am so glad women are finding the lacto capsules with folic acid, B vitamins and H202 douches are effective. I am going out right now to buy some and keep my fingers crossed! I am also interested to hear that women have found avoiding sugar and gluten beneficial. I also suffer from endometriosis and have been trying to follow the "endometriosis diet" to keep it under wraps. It seems there are general guidelines for overall health that come from a simple diet and natural supplements along with regular exercise, sleep, and stress management that our healthcare providers do not emphasize enough and instead skip over to prescribe harmful pharmaceuticals--some are even being manufactured in China!! God knows what is actually in our medications these days.

I have suffered from yeast/bv for decades, and have been prescribed everything. I always take probiotics, mega doses, and have researched all of this for years. Now, after hearing all of these testimonials, I'm trying the H2O2, and will get some folic acid, and more probiotics.

I suffered from endometriosis for years. Jonathan V. Wright is one of many that have an all natural "cocktail" of supplements, including black cohosh, Chasteberry, DHEA, etc. That will help with the symptoms of endometriosis. It helped me for four years until finally I did have to have a hysterectomy. But, I did get some relief, and was very grateful. The docs just do not feel comfortable re: anything alternative, unless they have gone back to workshops, etc. And are open to them.

The supplements suggested by Dr. Wright and a multitude of others are amazing.

I am hoping that I will get some relief finally from BV, after suffering, and I do mean SUFFERING for so many years. I was diagnosed and treated and it just keeps coming back. I am on no sugar, no meat, special bread, spelt is wonderful, and hopefully, after starting the H2O2 douches tonight, I will see some results.

I have always believed there was a better way. God bless all of you for sharing, and thank God for the internet!!!!

Hi, I'm new to the forum. I posted this yesterday but couldn't find it. Hope it's more accessible here.

I was diagnosed with bv 3 years ago and since then I have taken multiple oral and topical antibiotics, all while abstaining from sex, eliminating sugar and refined carbs and taking probiotics and folic acid but my symptoms always returned.

I tried all of the regimines listed on EC for bacterial vaginosis but they all only worked temporarily.

Finally I decided to try oregano oil. I bought it at the health food store. It's also available online. There is an essential oil which should not be used. I used the kind that is blended with olive oil and fit for consumption. I took it orally (3 drops 4 times daily for 14 days) and applied it vaginally (1 drop 2 times a day for 7 days then 1 drop once a day for 7 days). I know that generally it is unadviseable to use this oil vaginally but it was the only thing that worked for me and it was uncomfortable for about 5 minutes a day but completely worth it. It's been 3 weeks now and none of my symptoms have returned. I apply 1 drop internally after sex and take 2 drops daily by mouth. I don't know if it's necessary to continue this treatment but I think I will for the time being just to make sure it's gone for good.

I also inserted a tampon with plain organic yogurt 4 hours after my second oregano oil application and left it for 2 hours daily. (I tried this with the other treatments too so I know this in and of its self wasn't the cure)

This condition has been terrible to try and deal with. Between visits to the DR, prescriptions and various treatments I spent over a thousand dollars trying to treat this without any success. I hope that sharing this remedy will help someone else out there who is still looking for help.

Note! Do not use this cure if you are using condoms as your main mode of contreception - the oil may break down the latex.

Best wishes for good health to all the ladies out there who are suffering with this condition.

I was just diagnosed with this BV crap. This is the second time I have had it. Both times I was unaware I had it because I have no symptoms. I have read over and over that this is the most common vaginal infection out there. Well if it is, then why don't they automatically test you for it during all pelvic exams? If untreated, it can lead to PID. These dr's need to get smart. I refuse to take flagyl for the simple fact that it completely destroys your stomach to pieces and then you are left diarrhea and a yeast infection. No thanks. I just have to say that I am going shopping tomorrow for a few items to try at home! Thanks to all the wonderful women out there that are posting such wonderful advice. And for once I would like a man to deal with this problem just once. They did give me an Rx for metragel. Has anyone tried this and if so did it work? I really don't know what to look for because I honesly don't have the discharge or odor...=/

To Nursemamaof2girls, metrogel is the generic form of Flagyl and is of course applied externally rather than the oral route. I have been on and off of metrogel for 11 years now. All I can say is it worked great at first but over the years I developed some resistance to it in addition to diflucan and monistat and then went on to develope VRE down there after a hysterectomy. Metrogel does work great if you have a good immune system then you prolly wont go on to develope any side effects or resistance. One thing to consider if you are on metrogel/flagyl frequently is that it has the potential to be carcinogenic.

I just wanted to let you all know how I've been since my last post on 1/21/2010. I tell you, i have been dealing with BV for a long time....months. I tried everything listed on this sight and then some. Sometimes things would work for a short time, but as soon as I stopped doing something or taking something the smell and discharge would be right back.
Well, i had almost given up until just recently. I decided to give up douching and taking pills. I begain a no sugar, no carb diet over a week ago. It's really amazing because that very day of givign up the carbs and sugar....my symptoms COMPLETELY went away!! No joke...no aweful smell, no discharge, no itching, no pain....NO NOTHING! I'm totoally back to normal.

I was wondering if anyone else has tried this and has it worked? It's just too much of a coincident. I guess i stopped feeding the bacteria sugar so my body was able to fight back on its own....go figure.

I am soooo happy!! I hope this will work for others and I'd love to hear about it!

so how long did you leave the yogurt tampon in for?

I have been fighting yeast or BV for months. The diet was the start for me. The final clincher was when I figured out the importance of keeping the area dry. I use a hair dryer on air after every shower and once or twice a day with a mild wash with unscented soap and water. Dry, dry, dry. My spouse had been suffering with some itching so he also used the hair dryer. He was cured (no more creams) in two days. Hence we are both improving. The diet is a must if the source is in your gut. Hang in there and you will eventually be able to eat more of the old fun foods, but be aware, they are not as yummy as you remember!

I agree with cutting the sugar. I had been consuming more sugar than usual and developed bv that was helped by the h202 douche, yogurt, etc., but it wasn't until I cut the sugar back that my cooch returned to normal!