There's definitely less discharge, but it hasn't gone altogether. Because the BA gel is watery and I use it at night, the next morning I have some liquid on my pants, but as the day goes on, there's a lot less discharge than there usually is for me. Probiotics have been suggested as a treatment that could help to restore the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina. Again, though, there's limited evidence to show that they have a clear benefit. You’re more likely to get an STI if you have BV. This may be because BV makes your vagina less acidic and reduces your natural defences against infection Can BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS Reoccur? The most common symptom of bacterial vaginosis is unusual vaginal discharge that has a strong fishy smell, particularly after sex.

Clinical trials have shown that Canesbalance Vaginal Gel's formulation is well tolerated and effective. It provides a triple benefit as it effectively relieves unpleasant odour and abnormal discharge, restricts the growth of bad bacteria and supports good bacteria (Lactobacillus) to restore the natural environment. Metronidazole or clindamycin can also be used as an vaginal cream or gel, again for 5 to seven days. Avoid vaginal douching. These aren't needed for vaginal health, and can make it worse, including causing BV. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is treated with antibiotics. These can be taken by mouth (orally), or used in the vagina (as a cream or gel).I am most thankful for the cosmopolitan magazine where I found the article that led me to more searches regarding BV and for the small clip explaining what BV is and that it can be treated. The rest of this feature will take an in-depth look at the treatment of bacterial vaginosis, as at Patient, we know our readers sometimes want to have a deep dive into certain topics. What is the treatment for bacterial vaginosis? Antibiotics BV is not a sexually transmitted disease, but it can be passed onto another person with a vagina during sex. You should also be aware that treatments like antibiotics and BV creams can affect condoms and other contraception.

Bacterial vaginosis symptoms can be treated at home with an internal gel, which work by helping to regulate the pH balance of your vagina.

But if you Google the name like I did - you'll get links to videos on youtube with Dr Chris Steele (from This Morning) endorsing it, as well as that lady doctor who does the 'Embarassing Illnesses' TV prog on Channel4.

If you have a copper coil (IUCD) and recurrent BV is a problem, you may want to have the coil removed and use another form of contraception.A physiological vaginal environment is maintained by the natural balance of microorganisms known as vaginal Aora. Lactobacilli make up the majority of vaginal flora, therefore providing a natural defence against vaginal infections such as thrush. Balance pH of the vagina, to support the good bacteria (what Balance Activ aims to do - but there are some home remedies like apple cider vinegar in your bath water - there's lots of info online if you Google. I'm avoiding adding links here because they don't always make it past the moderators) Just wanted to say I didn't put the links to the youtube vids here because I expected they'd be removed, but if you type 'Balance Activ' in the search bar of youtube, you'll find them.) Yoghurt contains good bacteria ( Lactobacillus). Applying yoghurt directly to the vagina has been used as a treatment for BV for a long time. Some studies have also found that eating yoghurt regularly might reduce the risk of BV. However, there isn't enough good scientific evidence to show that eating or applying yoghurt to the vagina works for BV.