subject: Home Treatment For Recurring Bv Infections-remedies For Repeated Attacks [print this page] If you have repeat outbreaks of bacterial vaginosis, it is right that you should be taking action. An isolated outbreak will sometimes clear up without intervention, but if you have had more than one attack, it is a sign that your body is out of balance and you need to go back to basics and take some very simple steps to help prevent future problems.
Home treatment for recurring BV infections is a great starting point if you are already frustrated with the ineffectiveness of antibiotics. Antibiotics will usually give some symptomatic relief, but sadly the root cause will still be there after the antibiotic treatment has run its course and this is why so many women suffer from repeated attacks. Although not harmful in its early stages, if you do not treat recurring BV, it can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and even infertility.
Although it is difficult to determine the exact causes of bacterial vaginosis, some common causes and their solutions include:-
* Overwashing-Washing too much can strip the area of its natural lubricants causing an imbalance. Wash no more than twice a day and use unperfumed soap
* Douching-Never douche. The inside of the vagina is self-cleaning douching will disrupt the ph balance
* A Chance Of Sexual Partner-A woman's body becomes "used" to the semen from your partner and the pH level of a new partner's semen is likely to be slightly different. Avoid intercourse altogether during an attack, or at least use a condom
* Wearing Synthetic Panties and Tight Trousers-Wearing these types of fabrics can trap in moisture and warmth which creates the ideal conditions for harmful bacteria to grow. Stick to pure cotton panties and avoid wearing tight-fitting trousers
* Smoking-This is known to be a cause of BV, so one not-very-easy home treatment for recurring BV infections is to stop smoking. If you feel you cannot stop, then you may always be prone to repeated outbreaks. One thing you can do though is to enhance the levels of good bacteria within the vagina
By treating BV naturally, you can quickly restore balance in the vagina and get back to normal within no time, even if you are a long term sufferer.
by: Miriam Hopton
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