How To Treat Bacterial Vaginosis
The trick is not so much in the treatment as in the diagnosis. If you diagnoses Bacterial Vaginosis early enough then proper treatment of it is going to a relatively simple matter, and the results are very effective. The standard treatment is up to a week using a vaginal cream and applying it to and around the infected area. The most common cream is a Cleoncin 2% vaginal cream. You can request an oral antibiotic treatment which your doctor may make available to you. The course of treatment should always be completed as prescribed, even though the symptoms may appear to vanish after the first several applications. Remember that up to half women who have the infection show no symptoms, so just because your symptoms have receded does not mean the infection is gone.
How To Avoid Future Vaginal Infections?
Now you have gotten rid of your Bacterial Vaginosis you want to ensure there are no repeat instances. Many of the ‘treatments’ to ensure you do not have a repeat infection are simply good hygiene practice. For example Douching is a practice that can upset the natural balance of bacteria in the Vagina and lead to a bacterial or Yeast infection. You need to take good care of the vaginal area, and keep it dry and clean. Washing before and after sex is recommended as excess moisture can lead to a fertile breeding ground for the less favorable bacteria. You should practice safe sex if you are not in a long term monogamous relationship, using a condom to help protect against sexually transmitted diseases.
The single most important thing to remember is that if you experience any discomfort or any of the other signs of a vaginal infection that you must endeavour to see a specialist as soon as possible. It is quite common for women to try and ‘self-diagnose’ and ‘self-cure’ vaginal problems by going straight to the chemist and purchasing over the counter medication. This medication works fine providing you have correctly diagnosed the symptoms. Most infections of the vagina are not yeast infections, and treating them as such can actually increase the imbalance and lead to more serious complications.