I've had chronic BV for years. It's caused me to become so depressed because the odor is bad that I'm unable to get out and b around others for vey long before I begn to smell real bad again. I have to wash out the cavity of my vagina when I take shower. But only a few hours later I'll begin to smell really bad again. I barely get out of my house because of the BV odor and I feel much less of a woman having BV related probs all the time. I just wish there was some cure for the odor if nothing else. How do you control your odor so you can get out and do something/go places??
Hi Michelle, So sorry to hear that your BV is making you depressed, hope you can get it under control so you feel more comfortable out and about. I used vitamin c tablets, not the chewable ones. I inserted one tablet, I think it was 500 once a day. Thst really helped me to control the odor and then once I got it under control I would just break them in half and use 1/2 of the tablet. My Gyno did tell me the vitamin c could thin the tissue so I only used as needed. I also went on the pill because my periods were lasting 10 days and that would throw off the ph. Now I use only unscented Dove body wash to wash my body but only use water to wash my vagina. When I get out of the shower and anytime I use the bathroom I rinse my vagina with warm water and salt mixture. I drink a protein drink every morning thst contains whey and soy protein and I take two different probiotics one everyother day. Hoping something in here helps you. I had BV quite severely for over 3 years. I do get it back mildly every now and again. But nothing like it was thank God. Best of luck, hope something helps
I completely understand. I feel like I've tried everything possible I've come across during research. Recently I made my own boric acid capsules( you can also buy them)..And my odor went away overnight. I used for 10 days straight and still no odor. I am now going to start 1-2 a week to keep it at bay.
Research it and give a try!
Hi Hun,
I had this for the past yr and tried so many old wives tales. Oils, vit c, pro biotocs (still take occasionally as have a whole box)
I also took oral antibiotics that made me feel a bit ill and didn't work as after 3 weeks it returned.
I then found a blog from a girl that described all of the above. She found a cream that got rid of it and its worked for me too. Clindesse cream. I brought online.
You may have tried already... but thought I would send just encase.
Everyone is different. And some medication will be effective on certain people.
For me th me cure so wanted to share!