Curing Bacterial Vaginosis Symptoms Naturally

The symptoms of BV include having an unbearable itching or burning around the sensitive vaginal tissues together with a very fishy smelling discharge. There are proven ways to treat BV naturally and although curing bacterial vaginosis symptoms will not in itself get rid of the condition, it can be a way of getting some relief, albeit temporary, from what is a very unpleasant condition.


Let's be honest, having a fishy smelling vagina is very embarrassing. For many women, the problem is so bad that it makes them reluctant to be in social situations. Although sometimes the problem might disappear in time, more often than not women suffer from BV for years of end, on and off.

Fortunately, there are a few simple tricks which can help you feel fresh again.

1. First of all, although tempting, avoid using perfumed soaps and shower gels around the vagina. Perfumes can irritate the delicate lining of the vagina, upsetting the pH levels which can make BV worse.

2. When you are on your period, make sure that you change your sanitary protection regularly even when the flow is light. The combination of stale blood and the discharge produced when you have bacterial vaginosis is a very unpleasant combination indeed and can provide an ideal breeding ground for bacteria.

3. Avoid wearing synthetic panties as this type of fabric can contribute to a build up of warmth and moisture which, in turn, can worsen the symptoms of BV. Stick to plain cotton which allows air to circulate.

4. The semen from a new sexual partner can sometimes trigger a bout of BV in vulnerable women. If you find that your symptoms are worse after intercourse, use condoms until the condition settles down.

5. Another way of curing bacterial vaginosis symptoms is to wear a thin panty pad. Although thin, these can absorb a large amount of discharge, and therefore odor, and can be changed often over the day.

Of course, it is not only important to treat the symptoms of BV, but it is essential to eliminate the root causes to ensure that the condition is cured completely. Untreated bacterial vaginosis can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease or even infertility.