What Makes Bacterial Vaginosis and Yeast Infection Two Distinct Conditions?

The best way to describe the difference between bacterial vaginosis and yeast infection is by the type of vaginal discharge they cause. In a yeast infection, the vaginal discharge is usually odorless, thick and white. The discharge in BV is gray or white, thin and milky. In most cases it has an unpleasant fishy smell.


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The normal the vagina contains an abundance of protective bacteria called lactobacilli. When these "good" bacteria have been removed, we'll find an overgrowth of potentially "bad" bacteria. They are harmful and can lead to bacterial vaginosis.

Yeast infections occur when yeast in the vagina called candida albicans, becomes unbalanced. This unbalance may be caused by bad diets and antibiotics. When this yeast or fungus becomes unbalanced, the candida will commonly multiply quickly.

Scientists have found that many women are misinterpreting their symptoms. What they often assume is a yeast infection is in fact bacterial vaginosis or BV for short. In a recent survey, 44 percent of women whom doctors diagnosed with BV had initially treated themselves for a yeast infection. These two types of vaginal infections have different causes, therefore they have different treatments.

Pay close attention to any vaginal symptom, and check with your doctor if you have any doubt between these two conditions. Here are the differences in a nutshell:

- Bacterial vaginosis has a mean fishy odor, yeast infection has no odor.
- Bacterial vaginosis has a white or gray thin milky discharge, yeast infection has a white and think discharge.
- Up to half of women suffering from bacterial vaginosis are affected with itching or irritation while almost all woman with yeast infection has itching or irritation.
- The cause of bacterial vaginosis is bacteria. The cause of yeast infection is yeast.

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A Bacterial Vaginosis Cure That Can Get Rid Of The Condition Once And For All - Does It Excist?

BV or Bacterial Vaginosis is the most common cause of vaginal discharge. In fact, this condition is an overgrowth of the bad bacteria that is normally found in the vagina. In a healthy vagina, there is a balance of good and the bad bacteria. With Bacterial Vaginosis, the bacteria flourish while the good bacteria are lessened or gone.




In most cases BV is found in women who are sexually active.

The main symptoms of BV are;

- a musky vaginal odor,
- a thin gray or white discharge from vagina
- Irritation and itching in the vaginal area.

Sometimes BV heals spontaneous but if you suspect you are suffering from BV, don't hesitate to visit your doctor because this infection can cause more severe conditions, for instance pelvic inflammatory disease.

Your physician will be able to diagnose BV by physical exam and by testing a swab containing a sample of vaginal discharge. For women in pregnancy, treatment is especially important because BV can cause premature delivery or low birth weight for the baby. In some cases, for pregnant women who have previously had a baby born prematurely, it is often recommended that they get tested and treated for bacterial vaginosis relief if necessary. There are more than 800,000 pregnant American women that are infected with Bacterial Vaginosis each year.

If you suffer from BV, your physician may prescribe Metronidazole (branded Flagyl) for you. While you are under the treatment of Metronidazole, you should avoid even small amounts of alcohol as it will help to prevent nausea or even vomiting. Metronidazole may interact with other medications so it is imperative that you tell your physician about any medications you are taking, whether prescribed or over the counter.

Metronidazole is available in oral form or as a vaginal gel. The oral medication is 500 mg and taken twice daily for seven days. The gel is applied once per day for seven days or twice per day for five days.

Another treatment option is Lactobacillus vaginal suppositories. Lactobacillus is the good bacteria normally present in the vagina. Studies have not been conclusive as to whether it gives BV relief or not. Clindamycin is sometimes prescribed to treat Bacterial Vaginosis.

During a bacterial vaginosis cure, it is recommended that you abstain from sexual relations or reducing the number of sex partners until the infection heals. It is also recommended to avoid douching. Make sure that you use all of the medication your doctor has prescribed even if you feel relief before the cure is over.

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Can BV Be Relieved Permanently With Traditional Bacterial Vaginosis Treatments?

If you have BV, you need to go through at least one of several bacterial vaginosis treatments, not just because it's symptoms but also because the risk you run for complications. The main complications are;

- Premature labor during pregnancy
- Increase risk of getting sexually transmitted diseases.

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The main symptoms of BV are;

- Abnormal vaginal discharge
- Bad fishy smell from vagina
- Itching
- Irritation and swelling of the nether areas
- Cramps in the stomach

A majority of women diagnosed with BV, don't experience the symptoms. How is BV treated?


Do-It-Yourself BV Home Remedies

Bacterial vaginosis treatments with home remedies will vary according to the method they use to fight the infection.

Lactic Bacteria Remedies

These remedies are based on the principle that lactobacilli - the "good bacteria", will prevent infections in vagina.

Tea Tree Oil Remedies

These home remedies kill the bacteria, most likely by producing antiseptic and antifungal substances.

Remedies that lower the Vaginal pH Level

These home remedies are adding an acidic buffer in vagina. This will help to protect against infections like BV.

Most of the home remedies mentioned above will only alleviate the symptoms without eliminating the bacteria or vaginal odor completely.


Treatment with Antibiotics

If you are suffering from BV or you suspect you have it you should always visit your physician or gynecologist for medical advice. The treatment these professionals most likely will give for your bacterial vaginosis is antibiotics. If you are treated with antibiotics, it is very important that you follow the prescription the doctor has given very carefully. Should the symptoms disappear before the treatment period is over, don't stop the treatment but continue as long as the doctor has prescribed. Your physician or gynecologist will also inform you of the unpleasant side effects antibiotics may have on your condition.

There are mainly two antibiotics that are used for treating bacterial vaginosis;

Metronidazole

Metronidazole is available in either oral form or as a topical vaginal cream or gel. The oral medication can be used as a one-time treatment, which means taking one dose one time only. It's more common, however, to administer the treatment over a week or so. Clinical studies have documented that one-time treatment is less effective than the weeklong treatment. Metrodinazole is known as the most efficient antibiotic for treating BV. The problem with this medication are the side effects;

- Nausea and vomiting
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Allergic reactions

In the cream or gel form, one of the side effects reported is vaginal yeast infection. If you experience any of these side effects during an antibiotic treatment, you should contact your doctor immediately

Clindamycin

Like metronidazole, clindamycin can be purchased as oral medication and topical cream or gel. Clindamycin is also attached with side effects that includes

- Rashes,
- Nausea
- Diarrhea,
- Cramps in the stomach

Speak with your doctor if you experience any of these side effects.

Antibiotics kill the bacteria that cause BV. In 50 percent of the cases though, bacterial vaginosis will recur within one month after the antibiotic treatment. Antibiotic treatment will only give permanent bacterial vaginosis relief for half of the women who are suffering from it.

This fact has forced the medical industry to look for alternative bacterial vaginosis treatments.

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