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Suggest Treatment For Bacterial Vaginosis
Question: is there an over the counter product for vaginosis
Brief Answer:
Over the counter products to try with, advice given below...
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, thanks for your query to HealthcareMagic.
I have read your question carefully and I will try to help you.
If you are sure that you're having bacterial vaginosis then you can try:
1. Vaginal pH correction treatments are a relatively new way of treating BV.
These usually involve applying a gel to the inside of your vagina that changes the acid balance, making it a less hospitable environment for harmful bacteria.
Most vaginal pH correction treatments are available over the counter from pharmacists.
2. Sitz baths adding iodine solution (1 liter of water add 2 table spoon iodine solution)
3. Drink plenty of cranberry teas and maintain good hydration by drinking a lot of water.
If despite following these, symptoms will not relieve, then it'll be better to contact a doctor(pref. Gynecologist) for a specific treatment.
Hope I have answered your question, please feel free for any further discussions.
Best regards
Over the counter products to try with, advice given below...
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, thanks for your query to HealthcareMagic.
I have read your question carefully and I will try to help you.
If you are sure that you're having bacterial vaginosis then you can try:
1. Vaginal pH correction treatments are a relatively new way of treating BV.
These usually involve applying a gel to the inside of your vagina that changes the acid balance, making it a less hospitable environment for harmful bacteria.
Most vaginal pH correction treatments are available over the counter from pharmacists.
2. Sitz baths adding iodine solution (1 liter of water add 2 table spoon iodine solution)
3. Drink plenty of cranberry teas and maintain good hydration by drinking a lot of water.
If despite following these, symptoms will not relieve, then it'll be better to contact a doctor(pref. Gynecologist) for a specific treatment.
Hope I have answered your question, please feel free for any further discussions.
Best regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Answered by
Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2006
Answered : 1572 Questions
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