How To Make Bacterial Vaginosis Gone Forever

Bacterial Vaginosis, BV or Vaginal Bacteriosis, whichever way you call it that is the most common cause of vaginal infections. Although it can be transmitted thru sexual intercourse it is still not considered a sexually transmitted disease yet it is prevalent in sexually active women. BV is caused by an overproduction of bacterial flora found in the vagina and should not be confused with yeast infections like Candidiasis which are not bacterial in nature.

The typical symptom of Bacterial Vaginosis is an unusual white homogenous discharge accompanied by a foul smell which is secreted usually after sex. There may be a similarity to the symptoms of yeast infection but the difference is there is no pain associated with Bacterial Vaginosis.  Normally there are vaginal discharges at least 2 weeks before the menstrual period but these discharges are clear and odorless in consistency. The best way you can tell if you have this condition is to see a medical doctor and have yourself tested so you can make Bacterial Vaginosis gone forever.

A medical doctor will take samples of the discharge and subject these samples to a whiff test and clue cells test. In a whiff test, potassium hydroxide is added to the discharge which is placed on a microscopic slide. If the sample produces a fish like smell then the patient is positive for Bacterial Vaginosis. The clue cells test uses mixes sodium chloride with the vaginal discharge on a wet mount. This is scrutinized under a microscope and if the epithelial cells appear to be coated with bacteria then you are positive for BV.

But what causes BV? The real cause of Bacterial Vaginosis is the change in the normal amount of bacterial flora and lactobacillus contained in the vagina. This may have been caused by the use of antibiotics or pH imbalance which allows bacteria to go forth and multiply. This condition is likely to occur to sexually active women in the ages of 15 to 44 especially after their first contact with a new partner. It is however possible for virgins to acquire Bacterial Vaginosis.  Even pregnant women, menopausal women and women with Sexually Transmitted Infections are at risk for this infection.

Although this infection may seem to pose no threat except for the nuisance of a foul smelling discharge, further studies show that if left untreated, Bacterial Vaginosis may lead to severe complications. Complications like an increase to the susceptibility of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and severe complications for pregnant women. This infection affects 1 out of 3 women.

Women with this condition would like to make Bacterial Vaginosis gone forever. The most effective treatment is the use of Metronidazole or Clindamycin which is taken orally or vaginally. However there is a great risk of recurrence.  The usual regimen in taking the antibiotic is 500 mg twice a day and once every 12 hours for 7 days.