WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2001: Re: Cronic Bacterial Vaginitis

Re: Cronic Bacterial Vaginitis

From: Nicole (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 23 Jan 2001 10:26:19 -0600 (CST)

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I just thought I would pass on some information I know. I have been told by gynecologists that your partner can be the reason for recurrent bacterial vaginosis infections. Supposedly the bacteria can live on the tip of the penis and once you cure yourself, your partner can unintentionally reinfect you. I think, however, this is all determinant on WHAT exactly the bacteria is. Has your doctor cultured this to find out? I thought for a while that I was having recurrnet BV and a doctor suggested culturing the bacteria. If you can figure out the exact bacteria giving you problems, it will be a better indication of what you can do to help yourself naturally. If you haven't done so already, ask your doctor about a culture.

I understand your pain! I have had problems with infections and the like for the better portion of my life. Try to get to the bottom of it because there must be a solution.

At Sun, 21 Jan 2001, William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG wrote: >
>At Sun, 21 Jan 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>
>>I've been having a continuous battle with bacterial vaginitis. I've
>>been treated by multiple doctors. Some have given me oral pills and
>>others have put me on the metro gel one and two day treatments. I was
>>wondering if anyone knew if my boyfriend can give it back to me? His
>>doctor told us it wasn't possible because it's an overgrowth of my own
>>bacteria. My doctor thinks he should be treated with the oral
>>medication to see if it stops. Also I wanted to know if anyone knew how
>>to control this naturally. I'd appreciate any help.
>Anon
>
>I am not aware of any natural therapies. I will often treat the partner
>and urge condom use for a cycle or two when I do this, but only when it
>is a very chronic problem, as it seems like yours is. Despite this,
>some patients continue to battle the infection. Good Luck
>
>--
>William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
>Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
>Private Practice
>New Orleans, La.
>
>*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.
>
>*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are
>not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
>health care provider. They are not intended to be the start
>of a physician-patient relationship.
>

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