[arj75]

Anyone ever tried tomato juice? kinda nasty i know but at least its natural..and well the ph is 4.2... Whats the ph of boric and hydrogen perioxide... anyone know? both tearing me up.

Thanks for the information Ilovehim and to you as well Maggie. I didn't choose the right word though..my boyfriend has been snipped, and well, I'm hoping there are no extra swimmers. I went to GNC today looking for some ph test strips didnt have any though... (i'm just really curious...I'm gonna check my blood, urine, kitty. ( i know she aint right)

I bought some vitamins too. Folic, cranberry pills, and the fem stuff..gonna go take it now. I'm gonna be on vitamins from here on out. If you take iron, your wasting your time if you take it with milk or anything with caffeine. I'm not sure about the vitamin C...I can't remember right now. I know I need it....anyone who is otherwise healthy and smokes needs it.

I quit smoking pot in January....hasn't made a difference..I didn't smoke it a lot in the past couple years either though (smoked it 8 or 9 years)...not proud but did cocaine.....maybe 3 times in past 2 years...never a habit.. I drink one night a week, have for past 4 or 5 years.

Quit smoking for 4 days, but started back.I know I really need to stop..I have asthma for goodness sake. Did you all read that the bad bacteria doesnt need oxygen to grow, but the good does?

[Morphia]

I really don't think smoking has anything to do with it. I quit smoking after i got preg. and still had the persistent BV. I didn't start up again until about 6 months ago also because of STRESS! I'm not thinking about EVER stopping again until this shit goes away for good... on everything I WILL QUIT!..and I might also stop smoking weed if this problem resolves itself, or should I say when I resolve this problem.

Actually, smoking has a lot to do with it. Maybe not in your case. But I've read a couple of articles that say there is a higher prevalence of bv/recurrent bv in smokers as opposed to non smokers. There's also a post somewhere in this thread (WAAAAAAY back in the thread) that states exactly what chemical it is thats in cigarettes that makes women more susceptible. I think Jewels posted it somewhere....

Btw, I can raise that number from 7 to 11 smokes today. I suck.

[ilovehim]

This flagyl is probably not going to work if I can't quit smoking...ugh...I started up again today because I always do when I get stressed out about something. The bf and I got into again (not concerning this issue. Just other stuff.) I've had about 6 or 7 today. Has smoking kept any meds from working for any of you?

I really don't think smoking has anything to do with it. I quit smoking after i got preg. and still had the persistent BV. I didn't start up again until about 6 months ago also because of STRESS! I'm not thinking about EVER stopping again until this shit goes away for good... on everything I WILL QUIT!..and I might also stop smoking weed if this problem resolves itself, or should I say when I resolve this problem.

[ilovehim]

OK so I am a little obsessive compulsive but this thought crossed my mind on the body ph theory thing....I wonder what our man's sperm ph is...and what it should really measure..maybe they aren't healthy? I'm gonna look later and find out what the healthy ph should be, and well, guess I'll be doing some experiments....

Well i think sperm has a pH of about 7 or greater. VERY alkaline compared to the vaginas acidic enviornment.

[Morphia]

This flagyl is probably not going to work if I can't quit smoking...ugh...I started up again today because I always do when I get stressed out about something. The bf and I got into again (not concerning this issue. Just other stuff.) I've had about 6 or 7 today. Has smoking kept any meds from working for any of you?

[paige]

Hello everyone i just got my flagyl today. If anyone whats to get some i got mine from www.fdamedstore.com

[lori]

Well, here's an interesting product:

Today pH Balance Vaginal Vitamin C Tablets

Anyone use these before?

(So expensive!)

[neverending]

I can't remember who asked about the diva cup but it's wonderful! It's a hell of a lot better than tampons or pads and it is a lot healthier.
Here is the link:
www.divacup.com

Try it! You will not be disappointed

[mfc10]

I looked online today for information about the chemistry and nutrient composition of sperm. I didn't find much. I did read that whatever the nutrients that are in it are absorbed from our bodies so I'm putting man on vitamin regimen as well. Can't hurt nothing. I know some of use..sperm isn't a factor...I think it has somewhat of a role for me. I'm really curious what research has been done regarding bv..so I can quit wearing myself out. I'm gonna start reading some medical journals I guess... I hope I remember my medical terminology since reading doctor slang might as well be in chinese.

It isn't the sperm that one worries about regarding vaginal pH effects; it is the semen. Normal semen pH is 7.2-8.0. Prostate-related secretion is acidic, while seminal vesicle fluid is alkaline. Acidic ejaculate (pH<7.2) may be associated with blockage of seminal vesicles. Infection (in the male) is usually associated with alkaline ejaculate (pH >8.0). At any rate, the normal pH range of semen is way higher than what the vagina should be (4.5 is the accepted norm). I suggest condoms or, if not using condoms, using aci-jel or boric acid after intercourse to get the pH back down to the acidic level.

maggie

[arj75]

I looked online today for information about the chemistry and nutrient composition of sperm. I didn't find much. I did read that whatever the nutrients that are in it are absorbed from our bodies so I'm putting man on vitamin regimen as well. Can't hurt nothing. I know some of use..sperm isn't a factor...I think it has somewhat of a role for me. I'm really curious what research has been done regarding bv..so I can quit wearing myself out. I'm gonna start reading some medical journals I guess... I hope I remember my medical terminology since reading doctor slang might as well be in chinese.

[bvgirl]

Morphia: Try the diva cup during your period. It works wonders!

Hello neverending..

Can you tell me about the diva cup?

I am still doing great with the yeast arrest. I did not even use it during my period and still no smell but I will get back on it soon..
Thank you much

[anitsirhc]

Hi jewels,'
is this the oral dosage or for using it vaginally?

she definitely meant orally. vaginally you would only do it two or three times total. and you would never do it more than once in a day.

[Morphia]

Hi jewels,'
is this the oral dosage or for using it vaginally?

I don't know for sure what she meant but I'm using it orally. I'm pretty sure she meant orally as well.

[sciongal]

Not, it's right. 1 Pill twice a day, for 7 days.

Hopefully this will work for you....

Hi jewels,'
is this the oral dosage or for using it vaginally?

[anitsirhc]

I'm really worried about getting on the plane with boric or flagyl that isn't technically prescribed to me (i.e. ordered online.)

just check your baggage under the plane. don't bring it in your carry on bag.

[Morphia]

Not, it's right. 1 Pill twice a day, for 7 days.

Hopefully this will work for you....

Thanks, Jewels. I hope this works for me too. I'm trying to believe that it will. But I'm not going to get my hopes up too high.

ilovehim, the burning is on the inside. And when I get aroused and the juices start flowing the burning gets worse on the inside and it spreads to the outside. I swear the Clindesse some how made it worse. It made the discharge much better but the burning is only worse.

[arj75]

OK so I am a little obsessive compulsive but this thought crossed my mind on the body ph theory thing....I wonder what our man's sperm ph is...and what it should really measure..maybe they aren't healthy? I'm gonna look later and find out what the healthy ph should be, and well, guess I'll be doing some experiments....

[arj75]

I haven't noticed yogurt making me smell worse..it does make me feel sick to my stomach..a little... I read online today that the cilaymycin that I was first prescribed kills all the bacteria good and bad, but it didn't mention that the metronidazole gel did that as well. I also went to a doctor lounge looking for info, and this dumbass said bv doesn't reoccur. whatever.
If I repeat shit that you all already know, its only because I haven't read all 79 damn pages of this so forgive me.
I read that articficial sweetners are worse on your body than sugar..I chew a lot of sugarless gum...trying to quit smoking.
I think we all should be taking vitamin c...when your body is in physical and emotional stress..it needs twice as much...and if you smoke 2..need even more. Since it fights our infections constantly....we probably aren't getting enough. there is follic acid in my regular vitamin should I get some just of folic?
I think I know what caused my bv...I used spermicide only(docs think its a n inducer for bv)..as birth control for several months..then quit using it because it started burning my shit even before I had infection..got prego month later. I'm a dumbass..do they make condoms without spermicide? I know I will never use it in any sort again. My bf has a vesectomy but his sperm sends me on bv train...
What is TTO mouthwash? Where can you get it? does that help stop reoccurance from oral? (I don't know if that does for me or not...he always gives me that
Do you all suffer from UTI's...I had one and didn't know it..no symtoms...but LOTS of bacteria. Test came back that it's gone though.

[ilovehim]

Hey morphia is the burning on the inside or outside? If it's by your clit it can be a UTI so you should get tests for that too.

Did the yogurt make more smelly discharge for you guys?

Oh and who uses tampons?

[ilovehim]

diets, body chemistry, health history, and any medications that you have taken in the past..including drug use. Also, if anyone cares to share their sexual habits as far as how often you have intercourse, and is it rough sex or not. my body temperature is usually below normal because I'm always cold. Do any of you experience that?


Yupp girl same here. I'm always cold! And i noticed my hands are usually cold whether its hot or not, it don't matter.

Sex 2 or 3 times, every other day. We shower after sex, and sometimes end up doing it there too. The water sometimes goes inside my cooch and i think that can cause BV too. =( The soap irritates me, usually body washes do this. Caress is what i've been using but down there I use Summer's Eve fem. wash. Ocassionally, i scrub myself with the Caress or body washes, But I don't recommend doing this.


My BV started when I first became pregnant with my son (first preg.). During the time I became preg. i remember sitting under the running water in the bathtub with my legs open to "CLEAN OUT" the cum. If I only knew then what I know now, I would've never done that! When I sarted noticing that the odor was offensive, I ignorantly bought a Summer's EVE tropically flavored douche thinking it was gonna cure the odor. Then EVENTUALLY got up the nerve to mention the odor to my gyn. and got prescribed the FLAGYL, and that's when it all started for me.

Right now I've been alright with the smell it isn't as bad as it used to be. =\ I tried lots of things includuing: Yogurt inserted inside, taking acidophillus probiotics, I don't eat bread or anything containing yeast. I cut back on my sugar intake, but still consume some sugar.

I stopped applying anything vaginally except for metro gel after sex. To keep the smell at bay. But ovbiously it hasn't helped much. I'm taking 1 Folic Acid suppliment a day.

Oh i forgot to mention that I smoke marijuana (almost everyday) and cigarettes.