subject: Vaginosis Natural Cures - How To Eliminate Bv [print this page] If you are a recurrent BV sufferer, you may be considering trying bacterial vaginosis natural cures as an alternative to expensive and often ineffective antibiotics. Many women become extremely upset to find that they just cannot shake off the unpleasant symptoms, which include a foul, fishy odor and some irritation.
BV is caused by an imbalance of the bacteria which lives naturally within the vagina. The two different types of bacteria (Lactobacillus and Gardneralla) usually live harmoniously, with the good bacteria (Lactobacillus) keeping the harmful bacteria in check. When something happens to disrupt the balance, the harmful bacteria grows out of control and it is this which causes the symptoms.
Antibiotics and other proprietory over the counter meds for bacterial vaginosis can help by killing off the bacteria. However, they work differently to bacterial vaginosis natural cures in that there are two problems here; Firstly, these treatments cannot distinguish between good and bad bacteria, so the whole lot is killed, meaning that the body has an uphill struggle on its hands to produce sufficient quantities of the protective bacteria.
Secondly, the overgrowth of bacteria is a symptom and not a root cause of BV. This means that the underlying reason is still present and this, coupled with the difficulty the body has in reproducing the bacteria is why so many women suffer from repeated attacks-indeed, estimates suggest that around three-quarters of women using conventional methods of treatment will have a repeated outbreak within a couple of months.
On the other hand, when used correctly, bacterial vaginosis natural cures can be very helpful and economical to use. Three of the best are:-
* Tea Tree Oil-This very strong, antibacterial oil can help to kill harmful bacteria. Add a few drops to a shallow bath or try ready-made pessaries
* Probiotic Yogurt-This contains high levels of "good" bacteria and can help supplement what is missing in the vagina. Soak a tampon in it and place in the vagina for an hour or two
* Garlic-This has powerful antibacterial qualities and rather than consuming raw garlic, which might leave you with few friends(!) take it in capsule form from the health food store
