29th January 2008
I posted some replies to threads regarding BV last year. I was having this problem off and on for a couple of years. The last time I got BV was in November 2006. I had a recurrence in September 2007 because I have a new partner.
I think the reason why I had BV was due to the birth control that I was taking. I was on the Deprovera shot for 6 months, but I was very allergic to it. I had lost 30 lbs., was very emotional and edgy, had no sleep, and had no appetite. Then, I went on birth control pills. I was on Ortho-Tricyclen and then on a Ortho-Novum. So, all these birth control methods had changed my chemical in my vagina. I was susceptible to Yeast Infections and BV.
I dropped the cheating boyfriend. I started eating more probiotics, such as yogurts. I started taking the Acidopholus pills and multivitamin pills. I was taking the Cranberry extract pills. I was eating healthy and exercising. I was also taking Culturelle. I think incorporating the probiotics and Culturelle helped me to be clean.
I don't stick any gels or anything in my vagina. I don't douche. I don't take tub baths. I shower a lot- sometimes 3x's a day. I use Dove soap bar to clean myself down there. I lather it and rinse it. I use cotton underwear during the winter and in the summertime, I sleep naked. After showering, I make sure it is dry in my vaginal area- moisture breeds bacteria. I avoid eating foods that have a lot of yeast. I use feminine pads instead of tampons and I change them frequently throughout the day. I used a gentle detergent such as the ones for babies to wash my clothes. I avoid sweets and sugars as much as possible. All of these preventative measures helped me get rid of both the yeast infections and the BV.
I always get myself check with my ob-gyn twice a year. I have him check me for yeast infections and BV, if any. I make him do a culture just to make extra sure that I'm clean.
Hope this all helps.:)
I think the reason why I had BV was due to the birth control that I was taking. I was on the Deprovera shot for 6 months, but I was very allergic to it. I had lost 30 lbs., was very emotional and edgy, had no sleep, and had no appetite. Then, I went on birth control pills. I was on Ortho-Tricyclen and then on a Ortho-Novum. So, all these birth control methods had changed my chemical in my vagina. I was susceptible to Yeast Infections and BV.
I dropped the cheating boyfriend. I started eating more probiotics, such as yogurts. I started taking the Acidopholus pills and multivitamin pills. I was taking the Cranberry extract pills. I was eating healthy and exercising. I was also taking Culturelle. I think incorporating the probiotics and Culturelle helped me to be clean.
I don't stick any gels or anything in my vagina. I don't douche. I don't take tub baths. I shower a lot- sometimes 3x's a day. I use Dove soap bar to clean myself down there. I lather it and rinse it. I use cotton underwear during the winter and in the summertime, I sleep naked. After showering, I make sure it is dry in my vaginal area- moisture breeds bacteria. I avoid eating foods that have a lot of yeast. I use feminine pads instead of tampons and I change them frequently throughout the day. I used a gentle detergent such as the ones for babies to wash my clothes. I avoid sweets and sugars as much as possible. All of these preventative measures helped me get rid of both the yeast infections and the BV.
I always get myself check with my ob-gyn twice a year. I have him check me for yeast infections and BV, if any. I make him do a culture just to make extra sure that I'm clean.
Hope this all helps.:)