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Posted by Danielle (Houston, Tx, United States) on 07/26/2011
WOW! I have been battling BV for a couple years and nothing ever really worked. But now that I have a boyfriend I was a little more insistent on finding something that worked. I tried using a tampon soaked in H2O2 but wasn't relly successful, but I used 1 part H2O2 and 3 parts water and used a syringe and already feel great! I am going to keep up with this for a couple days then probably just do it once a week or every other week. this is so great.
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Posted by Rose (Durham, North Carolina, United States) on 07/26/2011
Hi my name is Rose,
I know I'm a bit late answering your question but if anything like this ever occurs again or if you know anyone who experiences this try Vitamin E oil capsules. You can buy this at Whole Foods. I buy the bottle which contains the gell capsules. You can bite holes into them and squeeze onto your fingers to apply to infected areas or you could probably buy a bottle of the vitamin E oil which isn't in capsule form. Hope this works for you, it has given me rather immediate relief before so thats my suggesstion. Also, for your BV you can try purchasing two lemons and squeezing the juice out of them and purchasing a small bottle of organic apple cidar vinegar and lastly a syringe (you know the one that looks like it's meant for a needle to go in it) you can buy that at a regular grocery store in the pharmacy area or at a pharmacy. Mix the lemon juice and apple cidar vinegar together and keep it in a sealed container in your fridge. You don't not need to add water to this mixture it's not intense at all; however if your body is a bit more sensitive I suggest you use distilled or bottled water, and don't use much. It's important to keep this mixture as acidic as possible for quick results. Keep the syringe in a dry clean area. While your in the shower, after showering, suck the mixture up into the surrenge and carefully insert it into the vagina. Squirt the mixture up there and rinse off with water. It works for me within about two days of doing it. You won't need to over do it, filling the syringe twice and squirting it as far as it will go is sufficient enough. Good Luck. Feel Free to write me back if this works for you.
P.S. In addition to blood (menstrual cycle) and sperm (sex) soap can also be somewhat harmful as I believe it is more alkaline than acidic. When bathing do not directly wash the vagina with soap. Wash around the vagina with soap and rince the direct area off with hot water. Soaps that probably won't harm the vagina but will probably help the vagina are lemon soap, cranberry soap, and non scented soaps. Well anyways I really hope that I gave you some advice that will be helpful. Bye.
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Posted by Getgone8787 (Beaumont, Ca) on 07/22/2011
When you use the peroxide soaked tampon do you have to do it at night?
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Posted by Roxanne (Ny) on 07/14/2011
This is my fourth day and no fish odor!!!!! Hydrogen peroxide!!!! I have to smell myself time and time again and nothing, some discharge but no odor at all, wow, this is amazing and this si the best site EARTH CLINIC u saved my life!!! And I cures my underarm odor here too, with the remedy MIlk OF Magnesia, That is like a miracle, all these years who knew? Im more confident now than I was before, all I did was soak a tampon in H2020 for 3 days and that was it...... ODOR GONE!!! GOOD!!!!
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Posted by Roxanne (Ny) on 07/13/2011
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i have had bv for 7 years and nothing worked, I already told my story here, I used H2020 in a tampon for 3 days and no more ODOR!!! I had to pinch myself, no fish smell? nothing the only thing I smelled was my perfume:))) I will keep on posting here to let you know how it went for the rest of the week, so far nothing, I was so happy I wanted to cry, I tried all the other remedies but this one worked so far:))) that god awful fish smell is obsolete and for 0. 99 cent a bottle u can not go wrong, Im serious try it, it may work for you!!! The only fish I want to smell is at the damn fish market, not between my legs!!!! Yay I feel sooooo clean:)))
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Posted by Zifiea (Princeton, Tx) on 07/12/2011
OMG THANK YOU LADIES! IM ONLY 15 AND HAVE THIS I CAN NOT THANK YOU ENOUGH!
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Posted by Ilovepensacola (Tacoma, Wa) on 07/05/2011
oh my I can not thank you ladies ENOUGH! This stuff totally works like a charm! Two days before my Hubby's home visit (He's in the the army in Afghanistan at the moment) I noticed a grayish fishy discharge in my panties and I almost died! It's been almost 3 years since I've had BV and I could not believe it was happening 2 days before my Husbands visit home. I completly freaked and became instantly depressed( not literally, but almost). I searched high and low until I came across this home remedy. I immediatly ran to the store, and bought some peroxide for like 97cents. When I got home I soaked a tampon in peroxide, stood over the toliet and stuck it in as far as I could. It did burn a little, but only on the outside, I could only feel it bubbling on the inside. I left it in for about a good 2 hours. Took it off and noticed a yellowish discharge on the tampon, but other than that NO gray discharge and hallelujah no FISH odor. I did this again the next day before my hubby came and that following night we had sex and I had no discharge or odor. Then we did it agian those following nights and the smell never came back. Thank you guys so much! This saved my hubby's visit lol!
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Posted by Bvfree (Morristown, Nj) on 06/30/2011
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I read about peroxide as a treatment for BV on this site and figured it was worth a try. It worked wonderfully!! Anyone thinking about trying this should give it a shot. One part peroxide to two parts water worked well for me and after one application there was no question it was working.
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Posted by Black12853 (Raleigh, North Carolina) on 06/07/2011
I have been suffering with bactorial vaginosis on and off for the last two years. This last bout smelled horrible even after taking the borax. I decided once and for all that I would get rid of the horrible smell. I bought oil of oregano, collodial silver, peroxide (walmart brand) and apple cider vinegar. I started with collodial silver which I took and inserted vaginally for 24 hours. (I used one of the children medicine droppers)I then alternated 3 times a day with apple cider vinegar inserted vaginally(keep it in for 5 to 10 min) and followed by a activia yogurt that I inserted and held in for 20 min. Collidial silver inserted vaginally for 5 to 10 minutes followed by activia. At nite I inserted peroxide followed by activia that I slept with. I also wiped myself everytime I used the bathroom with Apple Cider Vinegar or peroxide. In 3 days discharge and odor was gone completely. The true test was my cycle that was not accompanied by the unbelievable stench. I smell nothing at all and I insert peroxide before bedtime a few days a week for maintenance. I also take aciphidolus tablets. I hope this relieves someone of this dreaded problem
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Posted by Tee (Philadelphia, Pa) on 06/06/2011
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I started using the peroxide/water douche after several failed attempts with antibiotics, IT HAS BEEN THE BEST THING EVER. Fresh and Clean is all I can say. No problems after sex either. The rephresh was so temporary and didnt work nearly was well as I thought it would. I take 1 probiotic supplement by mouth and douch once at night with peroxide and I am as good as new. To be honest, I stopped douching ever night and only do it once a week because the effects are lasting but to stay safe I make sure I do it at least once a week. My gyn says no but what she's prescribing is costly and doesnt work. If the peroxide is not doing any harm, which is isnt, then why not. Its cost sufficient as well.
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Posted by Darcella (Cleveland, Ohio, Usa) on 05/26/2011
I am over 40 and have suffered from BV for many, many years. I originally tried my gynecologist because I felt he would know best. I was written prescriptions for flagyl and several gels. Needless to say the smell continued to come back, as well as, being plagued with recurrent yeast infections, which I might add I should own stock in diflucan.
I keep reading that women are trying peroxide douches, well here is a warning - been there done that - made every effort to follow instructions to the 'T'. Yeah, in the beginning the smell went away and then two days later, bam! in addition, I started having an alergic reaction on my face and neck from using the perioxide. At first I did not recognize it but when I became dependent upon using it to solve my problem temporarily, there was the reaction. Needless to say I don't deal with peroxide anymore.
I have tried yogurt, pure yogurt inserted in the vagina, garlic all of those things and nothing has helped for more than about 3 to 4 days tops.
I went to the whole food store to try probiotics, acidolphilus, etc. no long term results
I have tried Candigone for the yeast, enzymes, oil of oregano - I took myself off of all yeast, sugar of any form and even fruits that breakdown as sugar and dairy. I spent quite a pretty penny trying to buy the right things to eat. l only ended up with my blood pressure after three days of this method was so elevated, I thought I wasn't going to make it. Unfortunately, as soon as I stopped the method all symptoms - yeast and BV came right back!!!
More recently, I began buying the Homeopathic BV Treatment, which is a vaginal insert - it works for as long as you use it and then at least a week later - back to the same ole' thing.
I have been diagnosed with BV. Trich. Has been ruled out. I have one sex partner and it does come back with unprotected sex rather quickly.
My relationship is fine with my partner, but now where I used to be eager to have sex, I cringe each time it is suggested because I never know how bad the smell will be this time. He's okay and understands and supports all the things I have tried, but I'm just at the end of my rope here.
I went to the drug store and bought Hibilclens, I read to try a 1:20 ratio (with warm water). However, when I asked the pharmacist about douching with it she looked at me like I was an alien and told me only a precription cures BV - I had to laugh because this is where it all begun and no prescription has been effective in term on duration. But she actually scared me to say "absolutely not" it clearly states EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
What are the possible effects of using Hibiclens in the vagina? Any long term problems of taking something internally (although vaginally)?
I think I am suffering emotionally now because I am just tired of the battle. With all the medical cures out there, it baffles me that no one seems to have the cure to BV.
Just as all you are searching, I am as well and I have a fear that I will really damage myself internally if I keep playing craps with this condition. Help!!!
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Posted by 99bananas (Orlando, Fl) on 05/25/2011
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I read alot about using a peroxide/water wash to cure BV and it actually working. I tried it, it worked for a few days. The symptoms came back. I asked my Gynecologist about this method and she said it was really bad to do. She says it can cause blood embolism. Sucks because this was the first thing that worked naturally.
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Posted by Andrea C (Cardiff, Wales) on 05/20/2011
RE: BV. IF U R GETTING IT EVRY TIME YOU HAVE SEX WITH YOUR BF THEN HE'S OBVIOUSLY GIVING IT TO U NEEDS 2 BE TREATED AT THE SAME TIME OR YOU'LL NEVER GET RID OF IT. HAVE U HAD TESTS DONE 4 BV? BOTH GO TO AN STD CLINIC AND THAT WAY U BOTH GET THE RESULTS T THE SAME TIME AND ITS UP 2 U WETHER THEY TREAT U 4 IT OR U USE EC. NO OFFENCE BUT IF HE REFUSES HES GOT NO RESPECT 4 U OR YOUR HEALTH SO GET RID OF THE BF THE BV USE CONDOMS IN FUTURE STOP PUTTING YOUR SELF IN HELL. WITH LOVE AND RESPECT ANDREA C X X X
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Posted by Stressed In Columbus (Columbus, Oh ) on 05/19/2011
I have been suffering for about 3 months Ive been on antibiotics 4different times. It will go away then when my boyfriend and I have sex it comes back.. I want to try the peroxide method but do I have to do this everytime we have sex?
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Posted by Lynn (Greensboro, Nc, United States) on 05/11/2011
Im trying to find out how this Hydrogen peroxide works... So am I to go in the store and buy any type of peroxide and distilled water and mix 1 part peroxide to 3 parts water and squirt in me for a total of 3days. So once a day for 3 days? I have been suffering from this thing for about 15yrs. Im 39 now and still get these bacterial infections and it has interupted my day so many times. The smell is embarrasing.
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Posted by Melovely1 (Elk Grove, Ca) on 05/10/2011
Pheonix,
I have been having recurrent bacterial vaginosis for the past year and have been doing alot of research. I am premenopausal and I think my fluctuating hormones and lack of estrogen has contributed to my recurring infections. I am interested in using the hydrogen peroxide to cure my bv. I am wondering if you are still cured and how is it after having sex. I am currently finishing my last treatment and started taking probiotics and vitamins supplements. I also bought RepHresh and will start using that. I need a cure because this has started messing with my mental state. Please give me an update as to how you are doing now. Thank you.
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Posted by Antares (Guam, Usa) on 05/08/2011
Not that I don't appreciate your link, I do, but let me say: You may find it comforting to find validation in the medical world for natural remedies, but I find it even more comforting to free yourself from the desire for such validation. Think: what's so great about 'the medical world' anyway if they are so clueless and profiteering? In fact, in literally every example from my life that I can think of, the natural cure which I found - with no degree - was vastly superior to anything medical doctors and dentists had to offer, if they had anything to offer at all. I love the secure feeling I've had since I learned to trust myself! I suggest you give it a try yourself and say to hell with their supperiority sham!
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Posted by Georgia Girl (Albany, Ga) on 04/20/2011
I just got done trying the peroxide and water douche, so I will update on results. I also take the ___ over the counter pills 3 times a day, which is a probiotic.
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Posted by Pheonix (Nsb, Florida ) on 04/14/2011
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I too have been suffering from BV for about 2 years; everytime I'm diagnosed with it, my doctor prescribes me Flagyll and sends me on my way. The antibiotics helped for about 2 weeks, and then the discharge and malodor was back! I even changed my eating style because I was told it would help contain the problem, it did to a certain extent but not to my satisfaction. I found this website last night and after reading so many of the positive testimonials, I absolutely HAD to try this remedy. Needless to say IT WORKED! I havent felt this good down there in such a longgg time!
I used a ½ cup of bottled water and a ½ cup of hydrogen peroxide. I added both liquids to an EMPTY bottle of Summer's Eve douche (wash out the previous solution).
I showered as I would normally do, then I douched with the peroxide/water solution. It did feel a little weird, but I went to sleep that night feeling great. Woke up the next morning feeling so unbelievably fresh and DRY! I still have a slight discharge, but I'm going to do douche again tonight and one more time tomorrow night! I am very confident that the end result will be nothing less than great! :)
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Posted by Stressed (Tampa, Fl) on 04/07/2011
i suffered from BV off and on for years. I was with one man. Then we broke up and for 6 months I was fine. We got back together, had sex once and within a week I had BV again. From then on it was either a condom or the pull out method. And everything was fine. On those rare occasions when he didn't pull out. Within a few days the BV was back. My Dr.just kept giving me different medicine over the years. When I asked him years ago if my man was the problem I was told no. But even my Dr. was surprised when I told him that I figured out what was causing my troubles.
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Posted by Monique (Richmond, Va) on 03/31/2011
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I've been suffering from BV for the past 2 years off and on. It has really been frustrating me! It started in 2009. The fishy ordor came first then the discharge. Ugh. I went to the doctor and I was diagnosed w/ BV. A couple months later it was back. Now for past 2 years its been coming back. The doctor keep perscribing the same 2 medications and obviously they are not working! I did some research on home remedys. I got tired of going 2 the doctors to just get prescribed the same meds that dont work! I was losing hope. I was letting this infection get me down! And my sex drive also went down. I couldnt let this infection control me and my sex life. I stumbled across 2 sites this site and another.org site and saw they did a study for hydrogen peroxide as a cure for BV. I saw the comments and how it worked for most other women. So I tried it(i dont like to try new things only if prescribed by DR. ).... IT WORKED! I AM SO HAPPY AND RELIEVED! I also use Pro B probiotic pills my doctor also recommended it. And its safe 2 say im CURED!!
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Posted by Nygal (Mastic Beach, New York) on 03/08/2011
I did some research for somme home remedies and I came upon peroxide I read others comments and I decided to give it a try. For now I am doin the tampon soaked in the peroxide. I can feel and hear alot of gas bubbles in my stomach so im assuming its working and killing the bacteria...... Ok I just took tampon out after 20 min and rinsed my vag area with the rest of the mixture. I feel better already, I am releaved from the itching, burning, and fishy smell... For now. I will post up another comment tommorrow to give my full results.!!!
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Posted by Nubianprincess (Fayetteville, Nc, Usa) on 02/22/2011
Greetings Everyone... I am like many of you women who have suffered from this embarrassing infection for months at a time. Before I really understood what this was I figured it was just a simple discharge that would go away. In the beginning there were no symptoms no smell just the discharge. It eventually got worse and I knew it was a problem. Having no health insurance I just battled with it until recently when it has literally overtaken my intimacy and almost my self esteem. I seemed to be having more and more discharge everyday until last week when I decided to start my research and hopefully do something about it. After reading through serveral sites I read that yogurt inserted internerally would do the trick. So on Sunday 2/20/2011 I inserteed Plain Yogurt as instructed. That seemed to work a little as I noticed less discharge. On monday I was pretty much satisfied I felt comfortable again still discharge was present but just not overbearing tons of it. So on Monday 2/21/2011 I continued reading comments on EC and found that some women found comfort in using Hydrogen Peroxide and Probiotics so I decided to stop by the pharmacy after I left work. So when I get home this is what I did.
Prepared Hydrogen Peroxide solution:
1/2 cup of water
3 cap full of hydrogen peroxide
I used a simple medicine dropper with the bulb at the end can be bought at any pharmarcy store, dollar general, etc... I steralized the dropper with alcohol pad and begin the flush. I used this solution to flush out my vagina. No burning or itching occurred. Afterwards I took a regular tampon soaked it in the plain yogurt and inserted it into my vagina. Next I took a probiotic pill that had 10 billion live cultures in it.
I left this tampon in for approximately 2hrs. Removed it showered with Dove soap (sensitive skin) and my vagina felt extremly refreshed and cleansed. That night I slept without any panties so that my area could breath.
Following morning another H2O2 flush and then I inserted two full drops of yogurt (w/o tampon) into my vagina cleaned myself up and put on my cotton panties along with a panty liner. I took my dose of probiotics while I ate breakfast and then was off to work
This method so far has been a miriacle worker for me. Im on day three and there is ABSOLUTELY no discharge whatso ever and my vagina is getting its natural scent back. I am once again feeling extremly clean and comfortable about my hygiene.
I would recommend for chronic suffers to make a long term routine and stick to it. Just because it works dont stop treating yourself. Continue taking your probiotics, consuming yogurt and look into diet change. If you want longterm effects I believe in longterm changes. I am extremly grateful for the site and wish you all well on your ventures for a cure that works for you!!
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Posted by Peroxide Lover (Chicago, Il) on 02/21/2011
Hi everyone,
I suffered from vaginosis for over a year. I got tested multiple times and the results are always neg. I had this excessive discharge that had no unusual odor or color; just a sh! T ton of it. It was irritating too, my skin down there was always moist, sensitive and chaffed.
I tried baking soda bath sitz, I tried metrogel, I tried just leaving it alone and hoping it would clear up on its own. I had bout given up hope but then I read about peroxide douche. I had become kinda depressed about my sex life (or lack there of) but I was determined to find a cure so I decided to give it a try.
I diluted the 3% peroxide with water, with an approximate ratio of 1:4 respectively (maybe a little less peroxide).
I used a 10cc syringe (minus the needle! ) to draw up the solution. I administered it in the shower; I layed down and pushed it in as far as it would go and gently pushed the plunger. I did this several times then I showered as usual.
As I dried off and got dressed I had no discharge, none! I waited and checked again, nothing. Even into the night I had no discharge. For the first time in like a year I felt clean and fresh and best of all DRY! The next day I noticed a little bit of discharge and so I did the same douche again in the shower. That was about 2 days ago and I have not needed to douche again since. My skin down there is no longer irritated and is already beginning to heal and return to normal.
I love this method and so I just had to share with everyone who may be suffering. Peroxide is just H2o2 and it breaks down into water; that process cleans out all kinds of debris and bacteria, and it also seems to help stabilize the vag flora. Hope this helps someone :)
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Posted by Bcoshatt (Bham, Al) on 02/19/2011
I have suffered for 10 years with BV and UTI infections. Many nights I have cried myself to sleep because the pain was so bad. I can't enjoy sex with my husband many days bc of the pain or the fear if I do have sex the next day I will pay for it. I often call my vjay jay the man hater!!! I found this website and went straight in my bathroom and tried it. I feel so much better its awesome!!!! I'm so happy right now I hope it keeps working!!!!! Thanks to everybody on this site!!!!
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Posted by Pahlee (Philadelphia, Pa) on 01/29/2011
What and how much is 2parts h202 and 1 part h20? I don't understand these measurements, thanks for the input in advance
EC: Hi Pahlee,
H202 - Hydrogen peroxide (HP)
H2O - Water
2 parts of HP to 1 part water could be 2 cups of HP to 1 cup water, or 1 cup of HP to 1/2 cup of water...
The water measurement is half the peroxide measurement.
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Posted by Pahlee (Phila, Pa.) on 01/29/2011
In reply to Dat from Atlanta, how often do you use the 1 cup of h202 and the 1 cup of h20 to combat the bv
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Posted by Ladydi75115 (Desoto, Texas, Usa) on 01/18/2011
Oh my God!!!! It works! The first time I remember having a vaginal bacterial infection was after a miscariage about five years ago. To my surprise about three months ago developed another one, went to the doctor, was prescribed a one day pill, and it immediately vanished. Too embarrased to go back to the doctor after developing another bacterial vaginal infection about two weeks ago, I decided to research this site for an alternative way of ridding myself of this embarrasing, horrible, fishy odor, and discharge. After reading so many positive results about hydrogen peroxide, I without a lot a faith that it will actually work gave it a try. And oh my God!!!! It works! It's been about a week and no more disgusting fishy odor and no more discharge.
I douched with two part hydrogen peroxide and one part water for two mornings and two nights using a disposable douch bottle. Like magic the bacterial infection vanished. I am overwhelmingly happy and releived. Thank you Earth Clinic for saving me from another doctor's visit and more money for a prscription. I can't tell you how thankful I am.
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Posted by Datl (Atlanta, Ga) on 01/14/2011
C from NY... Please seek professional medical advice because the peroxide/water solution should not cause the type of pain you described. You could have a serious vaginal infection so taking your relatives antibiotics probably wasnt a good idea either.
My experience with the peroxide solution was great! I used 1 cup of peroxide and 1 cup of purified water 3 days ago and am back to normal. I really do think that some men have bacteria on their genitals that can cause a woman to have BV. I was married for 10 years and never had this problem or any other (i. E. Yeast infections, abnormal discharge, etc). I'm now single and met a man who I thought I was in a monogamous relationship with a year ago and ended up with 3 back to back yeast infections, and as of two months ago, a bad bout with BV. I had BV once in my life 15 years ago and I thought it was because my boyfriend at the time was uncircumcised. But ladies now that I'm pushing 40 and it has happened again, I'm starting to believe that all penises are not created equal OR clean. When you clear up your BV with the peroxide, use a condom with your man, even if it's your husband to see if he is the cause of the problem. I would even recommend cleaning your mate with peroxide as a preventive measure if you must have unprotected sex. Just a thought...
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Posted by Shan (Orlando, Florida) on 01/13/2011
Does the hydrogen peroxide just get rid of the odor or the discharge as well?
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Posted by C (Ny, Ny, Usa) on 01/11/2011
I had what I believed to be a BV infection and began using Hydrogen Peroxide/H2O (50:50 ratio) in an syringe and squirted into my vagina. The first couple of days I used it sitting on the toilet so that it could drain out. When this did not help I read here that I might not be inserting it deeply enough and that for optimal effect one should lay on one's back with perlvis tipped upward and then squirt syringe. Well the first time there seemed to be some relief. I waited a few days (maybe that's where I went wrong) and when my symptoms came raging back I did it again. THE PAIN WAS EXCRUCIATING. Burning in my vag and up beyond cervix. When I got to my feet I almost passed out, doubled over in severe pain and tears popping out of my eyes. Within 20 minutes the pain subsided but flared again after going out for breakfast. Felt like severe menstrual cramps except higher up in the abdomen. The pain was such that we left breakfast unfinished so that I could get home to lay down.
Then I began taking a leftover (but new) script that my father had of amoxycillin. The pain and symptoms cleared up within 5 days. I stopped with the meds and BAM!!! Another infection - this time yeast. I've been taking D-Mannose (2 capsules in morn, 2 at night) and Acidophilus (1 capsule 3X a day). Stopped mostly all sugar (except for diluted OJ), wine, beer. Also drinking 2 tbsp of ACV in 8oz H2O with organic honey 2x daily. Last night inserted syringe full of organic plain yogurt to relieve slight itchiness. Definitely have the funky odor and clumpiness but am hoping this regimen will work. Tonight I will try the ACV/iodized salt bath. Will post an update when this nightmare is over.
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Posted by Jj88 (Edgewater, Co) on 01/11/2011
I have had Bv for the last month hoping it would go away on its own, I do not have insurance so I didn't even have the option to go to the doctor, however would rather do home remedies, I am so happy I found this site! Hydrogen Perixide soaked tampon, Poof, GONE!!! I am so realived, it really works!
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Posted by Leslie (Riverside, Ca) on 01/11/2011
It shouldn't. I was told to use it by my ob/gyn, and she knew about my IUD.
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Posted by Self (Usa) on 01/04/2011
Should have read: "Substitute part with any measurement (e.g. A pinch, or a teaspoon or a table spoon or a one cup, etc). So one part baking soda and four parts vinegar, could be one teaspoon baking soda and four teaspoons vinegar. Or it could be one tablespoon baking soda and four tablespoons vinegar. Just substitute part for a unit of measure. " Please delete the earlier post of mine. Thanks.
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Posted by Linda (York County, Maine) on 01/04/2011
Self, call me crazy but I think that if it's one part baking soda and one part vinegar the equation would be one teaspoon to one teaspoon or one tablespoon to one tablespoon, etc. One teaspoon baking soda with four teaspoons vinegar would be one part baking soda and four parts vinegar.... I think? LOL
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Posted by Moi Ici (Redmond Via Ireland, Wa Usa) on 01/03/2011
Well for example, if you were to mix water and orange juice equally together, you would mix one part water to one part orange juice. If you wanted to have the orange juice twice as strong as the water, you would mix two parts orange juice to one part water and so on. The word part is just a non specific measurement or ratio. Take care.
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Posted by Kit (Los Angeles, Cali) on 01/03/2011
How much exactly is a "part"? I read one part this and 3 parts that, but I don't know how much that is. I'm sorry if I sound ditzy, I just don't understand.
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Posted by Pahlee (Philadelphia, Pa) on 12/29/2010
Would using the full strength of h202 benefit more than adding water to it.
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Posted by Menagie (Hopewell, Va) on 12/11/2010
OMG!!!!!! Im 30yrs old an been suffering with BV since I wus 18, I get it at least twice a year.. Ive takn nasty antibiotics countless times to 'cure' my BV.. And sooner or later im using the bathroom and I get that nasty fishy smell.. And omg after sex, how embarassing is it to smell that nasty fishy odor in the prescence of a man?? u no he smells it!! But wut can u say? Tonite that happened and I got so fed up with the docter bills and prescription costs, that I dnt have money for, that I HAD to find another way.. I found this website and read the many testimonals about other woman using peroxide soaked tampons and douches that I had to try it.. Pouring the peroxide on the tampon made it all smooshy and I had to push hard to get it in.. Yea it felt weird but not burny or anything.. I left it in for 20 mins, the finger test revealed a very faint fishy smell, but it wus an improvement.. So I douched with the water peroxide mix and TA DAH!!! I wus free!! Omg I cant believe it took me over 10yrs to find out about this.. Thankz so much
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Posted by Trina (Olympia, Wa) on 11/18/2010
I too was told I had BV. I don't have any symptoms either but was told after a pap that I had it. I have never been told before that I had this, ( I am 57 yo) but I assumed once after relations with a new man a few years ago, I had the "fishy" smell after sex with him. So I tried the Peroxide twice a day, and it worked for me. (I also no longer was seeing that man)
This time, I have not had sex with anyone in two years, no symptoms either. So I was suprised to be told I had BV. I just got a prescription for the Flagyl and I will use it this time. Doesn't make any sense to me!
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Posted by Calamity (Beaver, Pa/usa) on 11/11/2010
I recently got BV for the first time. My doctor put my on doxycyline hyclate 100MG capsules, 2 a day for 7 days. And they didn't work at all! I thought they were when I got them, because it seemed like my discharge was decreasing... But here it is the last day of my prescription and it's just the same as it was when I started taking them. Now, that antibiotic isn't the normal recommended antibiotic... So maybe that's why it didn't work. I am going to make one more appointment to see what she has to say I think... Or should I just try this hydrogen peroxide thing?
It does seem much easier and straight forward... But I don't have a smell (I did when I first noticed it, but it's gone now) and the itchiness comes and goes, but it's very light.... Maybe I'll discuss it with my boyfriend and see what he thinks I should do...
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Posted by Manda (Dallas, Texas) on 11/09/2010
Okay im just 21 and been suffering with this bv for over 4 months I have gone to the doctor and they keep testing me for stds and they all come back negative... So I decided to go in to the web and search myself since the doctors abviously do not know whats wrong with me.. After reading all comments and post idecided to try the h2o2 and pills hopefully this will work for me.. Wish me luck everyone... I hate the smell and the discharge I even hate having sexually intercourse with my boyfriend because of the after smell.. Hopefully this will go away.. You guys will be hearing from me.. Thanks so much earth clinic for having this sites up and posted.. XOXOXO MANDA
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Posted by Ohgodno, Notagain (Jersey City, Nj) on 10/18/2010
Hi Terry, If you have no symptoms, stop taking all these meds and get a second opinion. A doctor who would put you on antibiotics for something that poses no real risk to you, especially if you consider how potentially dangerous antibiotics are.
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Posted by Ohgodno, Notagain (Jersey City, Nj) on 10/18/2010
I've been suffering with this embarrassing condition for over a year. Looking back, I think it started when I first started the pill over a year ago. The hydrogen peroxide is the only thing that seems to get rid of that God awful smell. I think it's the pill because during my off week, the time I get my period, I have no smell. I only get the smell the Monday after I take the pill Sunday to start the new cycle. I will continue the H202 until I am ready to come off the pill. I will also try the refrigerated acidophilus because the shelf stuff is crap and folic acid does nothing on its own.
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Posted by Toya (Atlanta, Ga) on 10/16/2010
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I've used this remedy before after finding it on Earth Clinic and once again, it's saved the day!!! Not sure what caused this case of BV but my guess is that my boyfriend and I started having sex about 3 months ago. I hadn't had sex in almost 2 years and before meeting my current boyfriend this summer. I'm not on any type of medication, antibiotics or BCP's, I haven't switched soap or detergent and even tho I've been having sex for the last 3 months, it's the only thing I can think of that would upset the "normal" ph in my vagina. What women need to understand that is that germs are everywhere---and hands/fingers & the mouth are the biggest carriers of germs (both used during sex, especially if you're boyfriend/husband gives you oral sex). At any rate, I did buy some acidophilous, followed by a 1/2 part Hydrogen Peroxide and 1/2 part warm water douche. Also rubbed some peroxide on the exterior and so far so good. We'll see what the real results are tomorrow but because I've used this before, I'm almost certain I'll be fine. Will probably do one more HP douche tomorrow just to be sure all the bacteria is gone. Thanks so much EC---I paid $0.34 for my bottle of Peroxide, a far cry from the money I would have spent on a doctor's visit & a prescription and 7 days popping the dreaded antibiotics!
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Posted by Happilyrelieved (Columbus, Georgia) on 10/11/2010
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Even though there were so many posts on here about hydrogen peroxide working to relieve the odor, pain and itching, I was still a little skeptical. We are all brainwashed by Big Medicine, I think. And we trust doctors not to steer us wrong, so when they throw antibiotics at every problem, we just take it, without question and without exploring other options. But the hydrogen peroxide worked! It worked the first night, and my problem was completely fixed by the next day. I will, however, keep using it. Just for those who are wondering how to use it, I soaked a tampon with one part hydrogen peroxide and three parts water and wore it for a couple hours. That's it! Very simple! The best part:
Doctors visit: Up to $150
Antibiotics: Nongeneric up to $50
Hydrogen peroxide: 52 cents
Beating the system: Priceless
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Posted by Happygirl (Jacksonville Beach, Fl) on 10/02/2010
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I am so thrilled that is site is out there!! Dealing with this has been hard, expensive and mostly embarrassing!! Thank goodness you women are so brave to put it out there :) I tried the peroxide and.... It worked immediately! 2 hours with a peroxide soaked tampon and the smell was gone! I just soaked a plastic applicator type tampon (still intact) for 15 mins. And then inserted it for 2 hours. There was not even a hint of scent on it, more importantly in me!! 24 hours and still everything is good, THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!
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Posted by Vetta (Northeast, Usa) on 09/27/2010
I have also had great relief with H2O2 for BV. It took 3 treatments over 3 days but each time I felt better and each application had less bubbling. I am assuming the gas escaping is a sign the bacteria are dying but this is just my guess.
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Posted by Adrian (Philadelphia, Pa, Usa) on 09/26/2010
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I was reading all the comments on how using 1 part water and 3 parts hydrogen peroxide might get rid of bacterial vaginosis and NO LIE trying it just ONCE instanly relieved the itching and burning. I will keep doing it once a day until I think it is gone but WOW did this work. Thanks sooo much!
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Posted by Schenderson22 (Castaic, Ca, United States) on 09/07/2010
This absolutely works!! I experienced the same issues and had to buy a cream that cost over $100. I found this site b/c the symptoms came back. Using the folic acid with the Acidophilus and the 1/2 H20 and H2O douche will resolve the issue. It seems as though the Acidophilis and Folic Acid is key. The douche will help get a grip on the smell and itchy irritation. I ended up having to double up on the Folic Acid and Acidophilis. Once I was confident it was gone I started taking two Acidophilis pills and 400 mg of Folic Acid. Chances are your doctor is correct. It is most likely the lack of Folic Acid in your diet that is causing the BV.
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Posted by Neena (Bloomfield, Ct) on 09/02/2010
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I am very pleased with the results of H2O2 for BV. I was skeptical but desperate because I am a soon to be bride and I do not want to present BV to my husband on honeymoon night. I tried H2O2 and it worked immediately. The next I checked frequently for odor... And there was none. Like others, months later there is still no odor or discomfort. I'm interested in what my PA (who prescribed $300 metronidazole) is going to say when I go back for my annual. My Testimony is true. I am no longer embarrassed or self-conscious with BV symptoms.
