subject: Bacterial Vaginosis Home Treatment - How To Cure Bv Naturally [print this page] Bacterial vaginosis home treatment is often more successful than antibiotics and over the counter medications. The bonus is that it is usually far less expensive and comes without the unpleasant side effects which often follow a course of conventional treatment.
It can be very difficult to isolate the possible causes of BV in an individual and very often, it is believed that it is brought about due to a subtle mix of a number of factors, combined with a woman's own genetic make-up. This can explain why women with seemingly identical circumstances may have very different experiences as far as BV is concerned!
BV happens when there is an imbalance of the natural bacteria which usually thrives within the vagina. When the harmful strains of bacteria (Gardnerella and Mycoplasm) overgrow and cannot be controlled by the beneficial strains (Lactobacillus), this causes the typical symptoms which include a bad smelling fishy discharge and some itching and irritation.
To cure BV naturally, include a pot of live natural yogurt in your diet each day as this will encourage the growth of good bacteria. You can also dip an tampon in the yogurt and leave in the vagina for an hour or two. Other forms of bacterial vaginosis home treatment include using tea tree oil pessaries, taking garlic (a natural antiseptic) in capsule form and adding a couple of cupfuls of cider vinegar to a shallow bath.
For symptomatic relief, try placing a damp, clean piece of towelling in a deep freeze and placing this directly on your vagina to help soothe the inflammation Alternatively, you can wrap a freezer ice pack in a damp towel and place between the legs.
Other simple forms of bacterial vaginosis home treatment include removing the common trigger points such as smoking, using an IUD, douching and overwashing.
