WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2002: Re: [Birth Control] BACTERIAL VAGINIOSIS (help)

Re: [Birth Control] BACTERIAL VAGINIOSIS (help)

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 12 Sep 2002 14:52:36 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 12 Sep 2002, LISA wrote: >
>I have had bacterial vaginiosis for past 2 years, I can't even count how
>many times. I feel like the doctor's is my 2nd home. Anyway the doctor
>has given me metro gel and also cleocin 2% it is goes away than a month
>later when I go back to the doctor he says it's slighty there still.. I
>don't want to keep taking antibiotics for the rest of my life. The last
>time I went to the doctor I asked him why do I always get BV and he
>didn't give me an answer, he said that I should give my self a brake
>from the antiboitics and douche with vingar and water at least once a
>week and see how that goes. Now I have read up on the internet that
>douching is not good to do and that is what sometimes brings on the
>infection so I am nervous I have not done it yet... Plz help me...What
>do you think? What should I don't. Doching is supposely not good for
>you. I'm so confused. Plz answer Asap..
>
>--
>Lisa
>

Changing vaginal Ph is a good idea,my grandma use to recomend yougurt vaginally or your Drs. prescription.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol Buenos Aires Argentina

Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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**Thank you for understanding :).**

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