Sherri- good bacteria regrowing and BV

[Guest guest]

Hi Sherri--

I was curious to hear more about the good bacteria regrowing...do you

have more information on how that happens and how long it takes? I

know about probiotics and all of that but I have been curious how (and

if) our bodies go about restoring the right bacteria.

> Hi:

>

> I usually test positive for BV. There are other ways for a doctor

to determine if you have BV besides the culture that they send out.

Does your doctor do a whiff test, PH test of look for clue cells under

the microscope? These can all be done in the office while you are

there. Do you have an odor?

>

> I don't usually itch from BV. You might try to stop using the panti

liners. They make me itch terrible. Also, BV meds are antibiotics.

Most of them not only kill off the bad bacteria (Gardnerella), but all

the good bacteria that you have in your vagina. Next time you go, ask

your doctor (If he looks at the slide) if you have any good bacteria.

(Lactobacilli). Good bacteria takes at least two weeks to start to

regrow after using BV meds for most people. I almost never have any

good bacteria which is probably why I always have BV. Sex does bother

me when I have BV.

>

> Don't know which meds you are using for BV. Tindamax is a newer one

and it doesn't kill off the good bacteria. I would get a second

opinion from another doctor. But, do not use any meds for two weeks

before you go or the culture may not be accurate.

>

> Did they ever mention Lichen Sclerosis?

>

> Sherri

>

[Guest guest]

Hi :

The doctor told me that it takes two weeks for the good bacteria to start to regrow after using antibiotics. I have tried probiotics both orally and vaginally that I got from a naturopath. They didn't help with my regrowth. I never have enough, I usually don't have any.

I am going to the doctor tomorrow. I'll try to ask some questions.

Sorry, I can't be more informative.

Sherri

-------------- Original message -------------- > Hi Sherri-- > > I was curious to hear more about the good bacteria regrowing...do you > have more information on how that happens and how long it takes? I > know about probiotics and all of that but I have been curious how (and > if) our bodies go about restoring the right bacteria. > > > > Hi: > > > > I usually test positive for BV. There are other ways for a doctor > to determine if you have BV besides the culture that they send out. > Does your doctor do a whiff test, PH test of look for clue cells under > the microscope? These can all be done in the office while you are > there. Do you have an odor? > > > > I don't usually itch from BV. You might try to

stop using the panti > liners. They make me itch terrible. Also, BV meds are antibiotics. > Most of them not only kill off the bad bacteria (Gardnerella), but all > the good bacteria that you have in your vagina. Next time you go, ask > your doctor (If he looks at the slide) if you have any good bacteria. > (Lactobacilli). Good bacteria takes at least two weeks to start to > regrow after using BV meds for most people. I almost never have any > good bacteria which is probably why I always have BV. Sex does bother > me when I have BV. > > > > Don't know which meds you are using for BV. Tindamax is a newer one > and it doesn't kill off the good bacteria. I would get a second > opinion from another doctor. But, do not use any meds for two weeks > before you go or the culture may not be accurate. > > > > Did they ever mention Lichen Sclerosis? > > > >

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