s-luv
07-15-2003, 05:42 AM
Hey, everyone! I have had a problem for quite a while and unfortunately have found no answers. Maybe someone out there can help. I got bacterial vaginosis for the 1st time about 2 yrs ago and I have been having a problem with it ever since. It comes back about every 3-4 weeks. I have been with the same guy for over 3 yrs and this is causing a serious strain on our relatioship. Not only are we dealing with bv but I am now getting horrible yeast infectios from all the antibiotics. My doctor says that this is just really difficult to get rid of and that there is no serious underlying condition. But I cant deal with this anymore.I have now realized that I only get bv when my boyfriend and I dont use a condom. But apparantly this isnt shared back and forth. I dont know what to think. Could I be allergic to my boyfriend? How can we fix this? Does anyone have any information for me? Thanx.
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jessilynn68
07-15-2003, 08:49 AM
Hi there -
There are many, many posts on this topic here. Just do a search for them, and that should help. I have only had this one time, so I wouldn't be much of a help to you, but I have read all kinds of things on this on this board. Type in BV or spell it out. I think some have also put in discharge.
Good luck.
There are many, many posts on this topic here. Just do a search for them, and that should help. I have only had this one time, so I wouldn't be much of a help to you, but I have read all kinds of things on this on this board. Type in BV or spell it out. I think some have also put in discharge.
Good luck.
PetiteBliss
07-15-2003, 11:57 AM
S-luv, I share your pain. There are tons of information on this board about this very topic. And it's weird b/c when I first started reading the forums and posting, I didn't see as much info. But now, almost daily there is a new post about BV. It is soooo common and now more and more women are being more mindful of that dreadful stench and realizing that it's not normal to smell like that(no matter how long they've had it) and that it is an infection. And because of this it's becoming easier and easier to talk about it and do more research about it. Whew! Finally!
But I can definitely relate to your problem. I firmly believe that semen plays a major role in BV. I know this from experience. Semen disrupts your vagina's ph balance something wicked. And for me, within a few days, it is sin city "down below". And it puts a major strain on my relationship b/c I have to try to explain to my bofriend (him being from mars and all) why I can't have sex with him--and how even though dr.'s say men don't harbor this infection, I still believe he is "one" of the main culprits. Poor guy. And, I get horrible yeast infections from condoms (and that's another conversation in itself). I get BV routinely, month to month it seems---no, really, it is actually month to month as I think of it. My cycle is another cause for my BV. Hormonal changes and so forth. My boyfriend and I have chosen to refrain from sex until I get it under control. I'm doing the natural supplements now..(Oil of Oregano, Olive Leaf, Goldenseel/Echineacea)but I was forced to take the flagyl. I did the single dose (b/c I refuse to go for seven days swallowing those disgusting tasting pills). While doing that I doubled up on acidophillus (to help prevent a bad "mamma jamma" yeast infection.) So far so good. But my fingers, toes, and eyes are crossed and praying that neither the BV or a yeast infection occurs. It is a struggle. I hate it. I've decided that I'd much rather have a yeast infection than BV...b/c at least the yeast doesn't smell (for the world to sniff) and if you catch a yeast infection early on you won't suffer much from the pain and discomfort. Pretty drastic measures, I know, but I've had more than my share of BV and someday I'm going to write a book on it and share my first hand knowledge with the health professionals. Maybe even give them some tips. lol
So, I hope you find more answers to the many unanswered questions about this. Good luck, and please keep us posted.
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PetiteBliss
But I can definitely relate to your problem. I firmly believe that semen plays a major role in BV. I know this from experience. Semen disrupts your vagina's ph balance something wicked. And for me, within a few days, it is sin city "down below". And it puts a major strain on my relationship b/c I have to try to explain to my bofriend (him being from mars and all) why I can't have sex with him--and how even though dr.'s say men don't harbor this infection, I still believe he is "one" of the main culprits. Poor guy. And, I get horrible yeast infections from condoms (and that's another conversation in itself). I get BV routinely, month to month it seems---no, really, it is actually month to month as I think of it. My cycle is another cause for my BV. Hormonal changes and so forth. My boyfriend and I have chosen to refrain from sex until I get it under control. I'm doing the natural supplements now..(Oil of Oregano, Olive Leaf, Goldenseel/Echineacea)but I was forced to take the flagyl. I did the single dose (b/c I refuse to go for seven days swallowing those disgusting tasting pills). While doing that I doubled up on acidophillus (to help prevent a bad "mamma jamma" yeast infection.) So far so good. But my fingers, toes, and eyes are crossed and praying that neither the BV or a yeast infection occurs. It is a struggle. I hate it. I've decided that I'd much rather have a yeast infection than BV...b/c at least the yeast doesn't smell (for the world to sniff) and if you catch a yeast infection early on you won't suffer much from the pain and discomfort. Pretty drastic measures, I know, but I've had more than my share of BV and someday I'm going to write a book on it and share my first hand knowledge with the health professionals. Maybe even give them some tips. lol
So, I hope you find more answers to the many unanswered questions about this. Good luck, and please keep us posted.
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PetiteBliss
PAISLEY
07-15-2003, 03:38 PM
Hi.
I've dealt with this very problem. All I can say is, it should eventually get better and leave you alone. I battled with it for about 3 years and finally I am not bothered with it anymore *knock on wood*!!
Good luck~
I've dealt with this very problem. All I can say is, it should eventually get better and leave you alone. I battled with it for about 3 years and finally I am not bothered with it anymore *knock on wood*!!
Good luck~
PetiteBliss
07-15-2003, 05:30 PM
Paisley...please tell us your secret. B/c as far as I'm concerned, it has never just left me alone. This stinker does not quit. It's a trooper and its not going anywhere without a fight. So please let us in on what you did to 'finally' get rid of it after 3 yrs. of trial and error. There has to be something you did. Thanks. :-)
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gudoldgrl
07-15-2003, 10:50 PM
Please tell us!!! All of us!!! Did you think you were allergic to your mate as well or did the meds just finally work?? Fill us in!
Karla
07-16-2003, 12:49 AM
I swear after 19 years of marriage that the only time I get infections is when my husband comes inside me. I have no problems if he doesn't but guarenteed if he does. Is that allergic? As far as I am concerned ... Yes! I just have him pull out right before he ejaculates and then everyone is happy!
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Jera
07-16-2003, 01:18 AM
Hi all,
I used to get this ALL THE TIME with my old boyfriend and since I have been with my husband, 10 years now, I do not get it any longer. I think that it has to do with whether or not the guy is circumcised or not as my ex was not, and I had all sorts of trouble. My husband is, and I do not have any trouble at all. I think the the uncircumcised male harbours all sorts of bacteria and if he is not squeeky clean, it can cause problems for the woman. Anyway, that's just my opinion on the matter...not a medical diagnosis or anything...but it makes sense to me!!!
-Jera
I used to get this ALL THE TIME with my old boyfriend and since I have been with my husband, 10 years now, I do not get it any longer. I think that it has to do with whether or not the guy is circumcised or not as my ex was not, and I had all sorts of trouble. My husband is, and I do not have any trouble at all. I think the the uncircumcised male harbours all sorts of bacteria and if he is not squeeky clean, it can cause problems for the woman. Anyway, that's just my opinion on the matter...not a medical diagnosis or anything...but it makes sense to me!!!
-Jera
~~NatureLovers~~
07-16-2003, 10:45 PM
I believe it could be a combination. BV and allergic to husbands sperm. Do you swell tremendously, severe itching, discharge, totally unbearable? BV is the fishy odor, discharge, and minor itch......this which is transmitted from partners. One partner cannot take meds to control without ALL partners taking the meds also. It is transmittable. Flagyl or a generic rids the BV. As far as allergic to hubby sperm,it is actually the alkalinity of his sperm. It disturbs our particular 'environment'. Mine always occurred around menstrual time. Ive since divorced, 12 yrs ago, and havent had any reoccurance with my mate now. Ive also come to know, via ex husband, his inbetween girlfriends and his now 2nd ex wife, they all had the same reactions as I did.............
Good Luck
Good Luck
SuzyQPA2
07-17-2003, 12:28 AM
I made a post in Sexual Health, it seems a lot of us chicks in our 30's are suffering through this BV issue, i'd welcome back yeast infections anyday.
I killed all my yeasts with Boric Acid Suppositories, but this BV is super resistant.
I sure don't have any more faith in Metrogel or anything else the doc is going to prescribe me.
Checking out some old fashioned home remedies now.
I killed all my yeasts with Boric Acid Suppositories, but this BV is super resistant.
I sure don't have any more faith in Metrogel or anything else the doc is going to prescribe me.
Checking out some old fashioned home remedies now.
kimzi81
08-04-2003, 05:04 AM
you mentioned getting a lot of yeast infections.. it is possible that your partner is infected also (men can have the yeast infection with no symptoms) if you have been having unprotected sex. therefore, he will unknowingly be continuously giving you the yeast infection. you guys can be passing it back and forth to each other! make sure he sees a doctor and is treated also.. i dont know if the same goes for bacterial infections, though it seems likely considering that bacteria is easily spread.