Bacterial vaginosis is a very annoying disease, which tends to recur.
It is caused by decrease in number of good bacterial with an increase in the number of harmful microorganisms in the reproductive tract.
Many women seek treatment because of the annoying symptoms associated with it such as presence of foul smelling discharge, burning, as well as itching, and pain during urination.
Such treatments may involve the use of medications with alternative treatments for bacterial vaginosis.
The alternative treatments include the following: 1) Yogurt douche.
This is the application of yogurt (yes, the ones you eat) to the reproductive organ for seven days initially, then for another seven days after completion of the initial treatment.
This provides the Lactobacillus organisms which help maintain the acidity of your reproductive tract.
You also have the option to consume your daily dose of yogurt along with the douche.
This is especially effective for pregnant women.
2)Hydrogen peroxide douche.
This involves the use of three percent hydrogen peroxide as a douche.
Hydrogen peroxide has antimicrobial properties which limit the number of harmful organisms found in the tract and is effective in nine out of ten women who use it.
3)Use of acetic acid vaginal gels.
Acetic acid vaginal gels have the same component as the vinegar used as home.
It helps in maintaining the acidic pH of the female reproductive tract and keeps the number of good bacteria high while keeping the harmful ones from proliferating.
This treatment is effective in eliminating the foul smell associated with the disease.