Bacterial Vaginosis-What you should know
I want to get to the bottom of this! So many women suffer from Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) and a listed way to prevent it is “not having sex”?! That’s not an answer. I wonder if this were a problem occurring with males the answers would be different. BV is caused by a change in the vaginal pH. It is not “recommended” to treat both partners however I am wondering if there should be a treatment option for males to prevent spread back and forth.
Some BV risk factors include:
Genetics
New or multiple sex partners
Unprotected sex
Shared sex toys
Douching
You DO NOT necessarily get BV from being sexually active. Use of douching, scented baths and fragrances can also be causes.
Treatment options may include:
Metronidazole (Flagyl, Metro-Gel, among some brand names)- oral or vaginal gel/cream
Clindamycin (Cleocin, Clindesse)- vaginal cream
Tinadazole (Tindamax)- oral
Right now I am looking into vaginal pH balancing products. One specifically is Ananda Professional’s CBD infused gel. I am including the link below to view more information. They also carry an “Endo-Relief cream” for Endometriosis pain affiliated with endometriosis- more to come on that!