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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hi ladies

Gents look away

I have a mate who keeps getting b v

She has had no end of anti bio which works but then it just comes straight back

I have no experience so am clueless

The doctor told her to buy balance active gel but she says it's very expensive

She has had std check and all clear so it's just this bv

Any tips guys please ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What's BV?

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

It's early so I'm probably being thick.. What's BV?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Possibly cutting things like wheat and yeast from diet may help. And use a gentle product for cleansing, non perfumed etc maybe femfresh or e45 products.

Never had it but a couple people I know have and thus is some things that could trigger it. X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've just done a search on Boots and Balance Active is under £8.50 so it's not that expensive.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can be stress related

Bacterial vaginious

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

Right I just googled it, nhs website says that half the people that get it will get it reoccurring and if it happens a lot then get a referral to the gum clinic x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Can be stress related

Bacterial vaginious"

Can't spell it lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

BV is Bacterial Vaginosis a non sexually transmitted bacterial infection that is caused by the bacteria multiplying too quickly. The usual treatment is a course of metronidazole but unfortunately it can come back again and again. Does your friend have the coil? She should only use aqueous cream down below, no soap or substitutes, Sanex being one of he worse offenders. Wear no knickers around the house and in bed, and don't over wash (hard when their is discharge etc). Feel free to PM me xxxx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"BV is Bacterial Vaginosis a non sexually transmitted bacterial infection that is caused by the bacteria multiplying too quickly. The usual treatment is a course of metronidazole but unfortunately it can come back again and again. Does your friend have the coil? She should only use aqueous cream down below, no soap or substitutes, Sanex being one of he worse offenders. Wear no knickers around the house and in bed, and don't over wash (hard when their is discharge etc). Feel free to PM me xxxx"

She is on mini pill

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hi ladies

Gents look away

I have a mate who keeps getting b v

She has had no end of anti bio which works but then it just comes straight back

I have no experience so am clueless

The doctor told her to buy balance active gel but she says it's very expensive

She has had std check and all clear so it's just this bv

Any tips guys please ?"

Make sure she doesn't douche her vagina as it flushes away the good bacteria and lets the other bacteria take over. Don't use soaps etc to wash.

Are her smears up to date etc?

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By *hole Lotta RosieWoman
over a year ago

Deviant City

I have found the balance active pessaries work better than the gel. Available at Tesco, but may have to ask pharmacist to order them, depending on the store.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tell her to use thrush treatment as well because I had bv recently and got thrish twice because of the meds. Havent had it since iv taken the thrush pessery. Good luck dont let it go unmedicaed because I had been in soooo much pain in my abdomin and until I got swabs done (two drs later the first only giving me the strongest pain killers) it came back id had bv and it had gone unmedicated for as long it was affecting my womb/uterus.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Yes her smears are fine and up to date

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sounds really strange but I know someone who had this problem and uses a very inexpensive solution.

She inserts vitamin c tablets apparently it corrects ph balance of things. She swears is really happy with the results. Good luck.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Try multigyn gel after sex ...its more expensive but last longer

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Sounds really strange but I know someone who had this problem and uses a very inexpensive solution.

She inserts vitamin c tablets apparently it corrects ph balance of things. She swears is really happy with the results. Good luck."

An actual tablet ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Recent evidence suggests salt baths can help. Large hand full of salt in a tepid bath. No soap or bath foam should help. X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Recent evidence suggests salt baths can help. Large hand full of salt in a tepid bath. No soap or bath foam should help. X"

sorry should have added this advice was given to me by the nurse at my gum clinic so it is reliable.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Recent evidence suggests salt baths can help. Large hand full of salt in a tepid bath. No soap or bath foam should help. X

sorry should have added this advice was given to me by the nurse at my gum clinic so it is reliable."

Thanks that's cheap enough hey

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Recent evidence suggests salt baths can help. Large hand full of salt in a tepid bath. No soap or bath foam should help. X

sorry should have added this advice was given to me by the nurse at my gum clinic so it is reliable.

Thanks that's cheap enough hey "

I know I was quite surprised my self. Supposed to be particularly effective just after a period or sex if they are your trigger points. If any ladies want to pm me on the subject feel free.

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By *rs and Mr PandoraCouple
over a year ago

LUTTERWORTH

For thrush I use a pro biotic capsule. You empty the capsule and insert a tampon coated in the powder. Sounds weird I know but it works

As this is good bacteria wonder If your friend takes them orally and vaginally would it help?

Pandora

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"For thrush I use a pro biotic capsule. You empty the capsule and insert a tampon coated in the powder. Sounds weird I know but it works

As this is good bacteria wonder If your friend takes them orally and vaginally would it help?

Pandora"

Where could she get this from ?

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By *rs and Mr PandoraCouple
over a year ago

LUTTERWORTH

It's pro biotic acidophilus got mine from Holland and Barrett, keep them in the fridge once opened to keep the bacteria good.

She needs the capsule sort that contains the powder

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to get this really bad too. a really tuned in doc at a local clinic let me in on the reason why it kept happening to me. baths, particularly if you use bath salts or bubble bath, but just sitting in the bath itself for long periods of time can do it. the soap from cleanising yourself and your hair make it worse too because it kills all the good bacteria in there which lets the icky bacteria and thrush grow. if she can, try taking showers more than baths, and don't use soap to clean the bits.....just warm water on a face cloth. and the balance active stuff really does help keep in under control.

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By *irtyAndCh33kyCouple
over a year ago

North Wales

Does she have a partner? if so they will need treating too or it will just keep passing between them!

Mrs Dirty

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A friend of mine had this and she was told to always pee right after sex. It actually worked for her

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have found the balance active pessaries work better than the gel. Available at Tesco, but may have to ask pharmacist to order them, depending on the store."

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Does she have a partner? if so they will need treating too or it will just keep passing between them!

Mrs Dirty "

As far as I am aware she has a few friends but uses condoms

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just to put in, if sge is having sex with same partner or partner's it will keep coming back. My ex and I had this for months before gum mentioned it. She was also told to keep away from bath and use shower were posible, no soaps it the area, and we were both perscribed daktacort cream

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just a thought as this was suggested to me and was the cause, could she have a latex allergy ? As soon as I used non latex condoms Ive not had any issues since x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Just a thought as this was suggested to me and was the cause, could she have a latex allergy ? As soon as I used non latex condoms Ive not had any issues since x "

That's a thought I will mention it to her ! Thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Op you say no men but u say guys meaning men lol.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Op you say no men but u say guys meaning men lol."

Obviously as in people....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Op you say no men but u say guys meaning men lol.

Obviously as in people.... "
I kinda knew that lol.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Op you say no men but u say guys meaning men lol.

Obviously as in people.... I kinda knew that lol."

why ask then

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By *rs and Mr PandoraCouple
over a year ago

LUTTERWORTH

"Does she have a partner? if so they will need treating too or it will just keep passing between them!

Mrs Dirty

As far as I am aware she has a few friends but uses condoms"

Its not like thrush I didn't think BV was something you could catch from a partner. Or is that wrong ??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Op you say no men but u say guys meaning men lol.

Obviously as in people.... I kinda knew that lol.

why ask then"
Just for the fun of it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sounds really strange but I know someone who had this problem and uses a very inexpensive solution.

She inserts vitamin c tablets apparently it corrects ph balance of things. She swears is really happy with the results. Good luck.

An actual tablet ?"

yes regular vit c tablet it disdolves like a pessary apparently

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Sounds really strange but I know someone who had this problem and uses a very inexpensive solution.

She inserts vitamin c tablets apparently it corrects ph balance of things. She swears is really happy with the results. Good luck.

An actual tablet ?

yes regular vit c tablet it disdolves like a pessary apparently"

just had a Google it may be worth her trying thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bv is caused by the lowering of ph levels. For most women, after their periods the ph levels go back to normal for some it doesn't which then causes bv. While bv is not sexually transmitted it is as a result of normal sexual biology. Sometimes the ph level of the semen of some men may be slightly more alkaline and this may in itself cause bv in some women.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Latex allergy?? I can't use normal condoms as always triggers BV..according to Dr, just an idea.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just a thought as this was suggested to me and was the cause, could she have a latex allergy ? As soon as I used non latex condoms Ive not had any issues since x "

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By *ratty_DamselWoman
over a year ago

Greater London

Has she been checked that a tampax has not been lost?

GP can prescribe the gel. Also, use either alongside or alone with live yogurt inserted with a syringe overnight. Do not use tampax etc.

Alongside ia more effective as its a double whammy.

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By *ratty_DamselWoman
over a year ago

Greater London

Also the lube can cause problems to. Silk is the best as its ph neutral and water based.

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By *ratty_DamselWoman
over a year ago

Greater London

In fact if a coil is used it should be taken out as to prevent infection being tracked around.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Easiyo yogurt is goot u make it at home get it from range an internet good stuff

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Does she have a partner? if so they will need treating too or it will just keep passing between them!

Mrs Dirty

As far as I am aware she has a few friends but uses condoms

Its not like thrush I didn't think BV was something you could catch from a partner. Or is that wrong ??"

BV dosnt get passed on to men but can be via F/F activity, sharing toys etc.

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By *iss-PinkWoman
over a year ago

Gloucester

"Just a thought as this was suggested to me and was the cause, could she have a latex allergy ? As soon as I used non latex condoms Ive not had any issues since x "

Yep - I've had it after certain condoms (passante and Mates) x

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By *ohjaneCouple
over a year ago

south staffs

- And after a number of antibiotic sessions she would do well to actually take the acidophilus capsules for a couple of weeks to rescue her digestive tract too. Antibiotics kill everything, including the beneficial bacteriae in the gut.

Jane x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't use feminine washes at all and replace shower gel with dermol 200 - its a soap free shower emolient. Pop a bit of aqueous down there too. Eases it a bit for me, hope that helps.

Anna x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry to butt in here....but...why would you get advice on what sounds like a vaginal problem....from a gum clinic??? Is this where I'm going wrong on this site? Was I off school for that biology lesson??? Lol x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I found not using latex condoms has worked for me

The taking of thrush treatment isn't recommended, can make the situation worse. I was self treating continuously till I went to the gum clinic

Other tips I got which have helped

No baths , shower and no soap products used around the virginal area

Wash underwear in a 60oC wash. Lower temps do not kill bacteria. Change to white cotton undies for every day use. Keep the skimpies for special occasions

And check the soap powder used. I can only use one brand

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sorry to butt in here....but...why would you get advice on what sounds like a vaginal problem....from a gum clinic??? Is this where I'm going wrong on this site? Was I off school for that biology lesson??? Lol x "

GUM - genital - urinary medicine

Where else would you recommend going? A chiropractor ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thank you, but before you insult my intelligence after I asked what was, I thought, a relevant question and try to make me look foolish in front of your piers......maybe you should try spelling vaginal correctly. Oops......

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By *UXOMMOMMAWoman
over a year ago

Bournemouth

Yakult and plain natural yoghurt.

Drink the Yakult and apply yoghurt to inside pussy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thank you, but before you insult my intelligence after I asked what was, I thought, a relevant question and try to make me look foolish in front of your piers......maybe you should try spelling vaginal correctly. Oops......"

Excuse me for predictive text and a ting screen

I replied not to make you look foolish but seriously you don't know what a gum clinic is for ?

Most active people would go there first before their gp , they are specialists. Like going to a dentist rather then a gp with toothache

Five times my gp diagnosed thrush and come the end put me on repeat prescription. Took a trip to the gum clinic to get it sorted once and for all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The GUM people also do all the blood, swab and other STD checks that everyone on here should be attending regularly ... HepB too.

If you are not sure then Google GUM clinic and go visit them.... Often.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

your also able to get it on prescription hun. tell her not to use all them fancty soaps it always comes back, salt water is good and cotton knickers to be worn plus no knickers to bed. if she buys it from Boots its around 9 to 10 quid. hope this helps

sweetpea

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"your also able to get it on prescription hun. tell her not to use all them fancty soaps it always comes back, salt water is good and cotton knickers to be worn plus no knickers to bed. if she buys it from Boots its around 9 to 10 quid. hope this helps

sweetpea "

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