subject: Alternative Remedies For Bacterial Vaginosis [print this page] If you are thinking about trying alternative remedies for bacterial vaginosis, then you have made a great choice. You might have already discovered that conventional treatment can prove less than satisfactory and so trying something different could be exactly what you need to finally get rid of this embarrassing and annoying condition.
Bacterial vaginosis is the result of an imbalance of the naturally occurring bacteria which is present within the vagina. Usually, "good" bacteria keeps control of any unwitting overgrowth of "bad" bacteria but when the balance is disrupted, too much bad bacteria grows and it is this which causes the horrible symptoms, which include that foul, fishy smelling vaginal discharge, together with some irritation, the severity of which can vary from woman to woman.
Conventional treatment such as antibiotics and over the counter remedies can help give some relief from the symptoms. However, to get rid of this condition completely, you need to address just what has caused it in the first place, as although your symptoms might go, this will only be temporary as the root cause is likely to remain.
Alternative remedies for bacterial vaginosis focus on helping give symptomatic relief and also addressing the imbalance. You can try using tea tree oil pessaries to kill off the harmful bacteria and apply probiotic natural yogurt onto a tampon and leave in the vagina for a couple of hours as this can replenish the good bacteria. You should also, at the same time, take a look at the common causes listed below and think about whether any apply to you, and take steps to do something about them if possible.
