Over the Counter Treatment For Bacterial Vaginosis - The Shocking Truth

Did you know that a staggeringly high rate of more than 70% of women who used prescription drugs and over the counter treatment for bacterial vaginosis, get a recurrence several weeks or few months after they were treated? That's right, and if you want to know more about this issue then read on to find out whether this treatment option is really for you.

The infection of bacterial vaginosis is generally caused by an overgrowth of bad bacteria. The vaginal area has a well-balanced colonization of good and bad bacteria. A certain pH level needs to be maintained in order to keep it balanced; once the balance is disrupted (for many reasons) then it could result in lack of good bacteria and overgrowth of bad bacteria.

This overgrowth can result in bacterial infection vaginosis; and one of the popular ways to prevent bacterial infections is to use antibacterial drugs and medicines. Today's new generation of antibacterial drugs are very powerful in totally eradicating all bacteria. However, these drugs are not capable of knowing the difference between good and harmful bacteria - they simply annihilate everything along its path whether they are good or bad ones.

The Raging Battle Within

Consequently, the use of antibiotics may also destroy the normal flora of the vagina. These good bacteria are also a major part of your bodies natural defence system. Once it is destroyed it makes you susceptible to various forms of bacterial attack and infestation.

That's why, if you use doctor prescribed drugs and other over the counter treatment for bacterial vaginosis, you are more likely to experience immediate relief of the symptoms and signs of bacterial vaginosis. At first it will look as though the treatment is working really well. Unfortunately you may be in for a nasty surprise a few weeks or perhaps months later.

Behind the scenes at the microbiotic level, your vaginal area is highly susceptible to bacterial infestation because your natural defense mechanism of good bacteria has been weakened (or perhaps eliminated). Consequently, an unseen, unfelt (for the moment) battle is raging between the good and bad bacteria trying to re-grow in your vagina. If you believe you are in this position then there are ways to encourage the growth of the good bacteria.

Lifestyle And Diet

Success of the good bacteria largely depends on you; based on your lifestyle and diet. Some of the things that can tremendously promote faster growth of bad bacteria includes lack of certain vitamins, use of certain chemicals found in several personal hygiene products, and even use of tight clothing that creates good environment for harmful microorganisms to grow faster.

So there are dietary changes you may need to make and some products you should avoid to prevent faster re-growth of harmful microorganisms that could lead to persistent bacterial vaginosis (known medically as recurrent bv - later if you continue to suffer, as "chronic" bacterial vaginosis). To find out more about the details on this subject then it is best to get a copy of a guidebook on natural cures for bacterial vaginosis and how to prevent bacterial infections. There are a number of these on the internet.