So about two years ago my doctor ran some blood tests and told me I needed to get a vitamin d supplement because I was a little deficient. I knew nothing about vitamin d deficency. I never took the supplement. I recently saw on a blog on bv that a woman said she was cured. I went and got me a bottle. Making sure it was a good brand. I did my research. I started taking 3 gel caps. 5000 iu each making the total 15000 iu a day. Things changed IMMEDIATELY. Like literally the same day. I am a black woman and lots of us are deficient because of the pigment in our skin makes it hard to soak up the vitamin d from the sun. It's a hormone technically which is Extremely important!! Just try it. It could be live saving for you. Keep in mind I had bv for about 7 years with no cure. Took antibiotics numerous times. It would only work for a week then come right back. Ladies maybe your deficient in something. Get your levels tested. I believe there is no one cause of bv. Everyone gets it for different reasons. U just have to find out what your issue is. Mine was vitamin d3 deficiency! Hope this helps! I've suffered too long so I know how you are feeling and what you are going through!
Wow thank you!! I dont think I have been taking enough vitamin D, I did start on a regimen of acidolphilus and vit D but I quit the D. Will start taking again. I have been significantly better recently but I believe the D may save me. Again, thanks so much!!
You're welcome!! Please let me know if this helps you. Make sure you take a nice dosage. 10,000 + per day
May I ask what brand of vitamin you're using? I've been battling bv for over a year now and I feel I'm at a loss
Thank you, melanie! I'm going to go get some of this today! Hope it works for me as well as it did for you. Glad it helped! I've had it for 10 months, I can't imagine years!
Of course. It's by Vita Optimum. 5000 iu per soft gel. I bought it off of Amazon. I think I paid $15.00 total.
You're welcome! I hope this is your solution. Make sure u get blood work done to see if you're deficient anywhere else. Iron ect. Something so small could be the issue.
Hi Melanie!
Which brand are you using ?
Vita Optimum D3 5000 iu per capsule. I use 15,000 per day. Hope this works for you
Thanks so much! Are you doing this in conjunction with a sugar free diet?
Nope! I'm so bad with sugar. I'm working on it though. And you're welcome!
Same here! I'll let you know how it goes. Im glad the gelatin in this vitamin is halal. Ordering right now!
Thanks again
Hi! Ive been doing so much research on bv and im so lost. Ive taken probiotics and they just make things worse(i guess just for me since it works for a lot of people). But im glad i came across this because i had a blood test not too long ago that said i was vitamin d deficient (im also black and its interesting to know that this is common). I never took the pills she recommended to get but now i think ill give it a try!! I hope this works!
Hi Melanie!!
So great to hear you are doing better. I too just got blood tests back saying I have a vitamin d deficiency. Do you know exactly how low your vitamin d levels were?? I started taking vitamin d so I am hoping to see a change soon!!
Hey luv! Sorry for the late response! I sure do hope it works for you. So far it's still working for me. That's the FIRST thing I do every morning is take my pills! I will not go back to how it used to be...lol. Let me know what happens
Hi Gabby. Unfortunately no I do not remember the numbers. I apologize. Get those in your system though and see if it works for you
hi! so far ive only been taking them for a week and see a slight improvement, so it looks promising! Im also taking 5000iu but only one gel cap a day, so im thinking about bumping it up to two. ive read to that cutting out sugar or carbs would be a good combo too but i know thall be hard! ill see how it goes
I take up to 20,000 iU a day. Which is 4 gelcaps every morning. That's usually my regular. My vagina is a happy camper right now. Try it. Lol
I want to thank you so much for your post! I have been battling BV for about 13 yrs. Medications never worked for me. Maybe for about a week or two but then it would come right back. Few tears ago my doctor told me my Vitamin D was low and I needed o start supplements for it. I didn't though. After reading your post, I ordered some right away. I started taking 3 pills..each 5000 iu so 15,000 iu a day..and the difference is amazing!! I have only been taking them for 5 days but by day 2 I could no longer detect the dreaded foul smell that accompanies my BV. And as hard as it was cuz I have to shower every day otherwise I don't feel clean, I went 2 days without showering just to see. And still no detection! Your post has literally saved me! I haven't felt this good in YEARS! And it seems I am thinking more clearly. My depression has started to lift. I feel like a brand new woman! I turn 41 in a few weeks and let me tell you...you have given me the best birthday gift!
Hey where did you purchase from I've been having BV for the longest and I'm only 18. I've tried everything the doctors did tell me my vitamin d is low so would that be the problem? Where can I buy this from?