Vaginal bacterial vaginosis - abbreviated BV - is an infection in the vagina.
It is caused by anaerobic bacteria that multiply and causes infection.
There are many women who suffer with recurring BV infections and they can't seem to get rid of the bacteria.
I was once one of these women who was continually in and out of the doctors office asking for new medications.
I have luckily been able to end my infections naturally using the methods discussed below.
Here are some common symptoms and treatments for BV.
Symptoms of Vaginal Bacterial Vaginosis - Women are the only ones who get BV.
Men cannot get this infection since it affects the vagina.
When there is an overgrowth of certain microorganisms, it causes vaginosis and the most common symptom is a thin odorous discharge that is either white or gray in color.
Other symptoms of vaginosis include vaginal irritation and sometimes inflammation.
This is not always a symptom however and is why this infection is called vaginosis and not vaginitis.
It is also important to note that not all women show symptoms of BV.
Treatments for Vaginal Bacterial Vaginosis - Antibiotics are usually the first choice for treatment.
Flagyl is most often prescribed and this comes in a few different forms.
You can get it in tablet form, cream form, or suppository form.
There are other medications that can be taken but meds are not always necessary to treat vaginosis.
Boric acid is a weak acid with anti-bacterial properties.
Many women report that this is the only relief they get from vaginal bacterial vaginosis.
Using a douche with 3% hydrogen is also a common home remedy for BV that a lot of women use for complete relief.