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bacterial vaginosis

SillyMe80SillyMe80 member
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Gross. I have had BV for a little over a month. They first had me on a pill, then the metro gel and now another round of the metro gel. I don't know why it won't go away and stay away. I have never had anything like this before and I am getting so frustrated. I don't even have symptoms other than my lady bits feel a little off, but nothing too different from regular preg symptoms. No smell, no discharge, no itching. I hate putting all the meds in my body while I am pregnant, but I know that left untreated, BV can be dangerous. I follow all of the regular instructions, keeping dry and clean, cotton undies, loose clothing, unscented soap . . just wondering if anyone else has any other suggestions that I can do along with the medicine to try any make sure this doesn't come back.
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  • Cat&SCat&S member
    Eat yogurt daily. It really helps.


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  • SillyMe80SillyMe80 member
    I do. I eat Greek yogurt once or twice a day, usually blueberry. Should I be eating plain, maybe? Or activia or something?
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  • bluebird0521bluebird0521 member
    The gel never worked for me. The pill was the only thing that worked and I needed to be treated twice with it, and then it was gone. I have not had any issues in this pregnancy but in my last the infection caused PPROM.

    I haven't had it once this time and this is what I do: I only use Dove original white bar soap (per dr suggestion), cotton underwear and no panty liners because they don't breathe, I change my underwear once during the day and again before bedtime, I shower every night and make sure to dry down there very well before putting on underwear, I do not wear any tight fitting pants/spandex/etc, and whenever I go to the bathroom I always use wet wipes (unscented, no chemicals, nothing) and then dry with TP. 

    It sounds like a lot but I am prone to them during pregnancy and it caused my membranes to rupture last pregnancy at 22 weeks. I'm not taking any chances this time so I took all my doctor's suggestions.
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  • JennicillinJennicillin member
    bluebird1109 said:
    The gel never worked for me. The pill was the only thing that worked and I needed to be treated twice with it, and then it was gone. I have not had any issues in this pregnancy but in my last the infection caused PPROM.

    I haven't had it once this time and this is what I do: I only use Dove original white bar soap (per dr suggestion), cotton underwear and no panty liners because they don't breathe, I change my underwear once during the day and again before bedtime, I shower every night and make sure to dry down there very well before putting on underwear, I do not wear any tight fitting pants/spandex/etc, and whenever I go to the bathroom I always use wet wipes (unscented, no chemicals, nothing) and then dry with TP. 

    It sounds like a lot but I am prone to them during pregnancy and it caused my membranes to rupture last pregnancy at 22 weeks. I'm not taking any chances this time so I took all my doctor's suggestions.
    The bolded is definitely the right approach.  It is a lot, but some people are more prone to it than others, and it varies from pregnancy to pregnancy as well.  I had it 4 times when I was pregnant with my daughter.  The only thing I would add is to watch your sugar intake, and maybe ask your doctor about taking a pro-biotic after you're done with the treatment, it could help bring everything back in balance sooner so you avoid getting it again.
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  • dlems11dlems11 member
    I have had it 3 or 4 times this pregnancy, luckily mine didn't have any major symptoms either. I used one kind of gel the first two times and then they switch me over to a different kind of gel, worked wonders and cleared it right up. My doctor also recommended probiotics, although I had been taking them even before TTC. Like PPs said its just more common in some women than others.
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  • Pinkmom19Pinkmom19 member
    Try using a hair dryer after you shower. Seriously. Get everything nice and dry and like pp said, change underwear often.

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  • PurrBoxPurrBox member
    I used to get BV from time to time in the past, but now that I've cut out baths I almost never get one.
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  • SillyMe80SillyMe80 member
    I haven't been taking baths, but after I pop this kid out I getting back to baths. We just moved to a new home with a big jacuzzi tub that I haven't been able to try out yet. Ugh.
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  • MzNuNuMzNuNu member
    My body is super sensitive even before I got pregnant. Activia yogurt worked best for me and I only use Dove soap or even Johnson and Johnson baby wash because it is hypoallergenic. I still take baths however because I'm 37 weeks and my back and pelvic bone are killing my life. I usually only have trouble with BV when I increase how often I have intercourse. I've done some research so semen from the male has a lot to do with a woman's change in her ph levels which can cause BV. Hope this helps.
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  • ashleyiekoashleyieko member
    The pills have never worked for me. The things that I found to work best is to take Ultimate Flora for vaginal health, eat yogurt and drink kefir, and take apple cider vinegar baths. I definitely cannot take bubble baths anymore (this kills me!) and I make sure that I do not use anything with fragrance in it. Changing your undergarments 2-3 times a day is a good idea, especially if you live in a warm climate, to keep everything down there comfortable and dry!
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  • SillyMe80SillyMe80 member
    Well, i just got diagnosed with GD. Doc says that once my diet balances out the BV should go away. At least that is one silver lining to GD. Ugh.
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  • Patch89Patch89 member
    my midwife was sure i had it and i was even prescribed anti biopics for it!! BUT when my swab results came back they were all clear??!! so she did them again as i still have the discharge and it has come back as thrush! so getting prescription tomorrow for it. find it really odd that i don't have BV as i have all the symptoms for it! funny its thrush . 
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  • jessandmike2013jessandmike2013 member
    Patch89 said:

    my midwife was sure i had it and i was even prescribed anti biopics for it!! BUT when my swab results came back they were all clear??!! so she did them again as i still have the discharge and it has come back as thrush! so getting prescription tomorrow for it. find it really odd that i don't have BV as i have all the symptoms for it! funny its thrush . 

    Thrush (yeast infection) and bv can mimic eachother. Bv often has a fishy odour, and thin watery discharge. Whereas yeast discharge is usually thicker. I know- I treat these things daily as an STI nurse.
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  • Babyschwartz1Babyschwartz1 member
    Vagisil PH balanced wash for your area! I swear by it. I haven't had a signal VB since I started using it.
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