BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS

WHAT IS IT?

• Bacterial vaginosis is the inflammation of the vagina due to an overgrowth of bacteria

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HOW TO GET BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS

• Have multiple sexual partners
• Douching
• Having sex with multiple people
• Cleaning vagina with soap
• Using vaginal deodorant
• Even if you're not sexually active, it's still possible to contract
• Not using a condom

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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

• Abnormal discharge with odor
• Fish like odor afersex
• White milky, Gray or foamy discharge
• Burning while urinating
• Itching around outside of vagina
• Sometimes no symptoms at all

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TREATMENTS (NATURAL)

• Acidophilus- common good bacteria
• Apple cider vinegar
• Stabilize blood sugar
• Organic tampons

TREATMENTS (OTHER)

• Antibiotic
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Boric acid (used as a mild disinfectant and in the manufacture of heat resistant glass and enamels)

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LIVING WITH BV

• Increased vaginal itching after intercourse
• If chronic, frequent doctor visits
• Having to find things to soothe itching if some things don't work
• Having abnormal discharge