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Abnormal discharge that is thin and clingy in consistency, white, yellow or pearly-gray in color and often described as “fishy-like” vaginal odor is indicative of a well known medical condition Bacterial Vaginosis. BV, otherwise known as Gardnerella Vaginalis or Bacterial Vaginitis can be caused by a number of different factors. Some of these factors are very easy to recognize, others are a bit more obscure. In order to permanently eliminate an abnormal discharge and vaginal odor it is vital to learn about the very nature of Bacterial Vaginosis.Practices that are common to many women can alter the normal bacterial and PH balance of the genitals. The female genital area has its own ecology, which contains finely balanced levels of both “good” and “bad” bacteria. The “good” bacteria normally outnumber the “bad” and prevent it from growing in an out of control manner. When something happens to cause an imbalance, the typical symptoms, including unpleasant vaginal odor and abnormal, watery discharge will occur.

Natural, home remedies for Bacterial Vaginosis are indeed preferable alternatives to antibiotics. Many women suffering from vaginal odor have found that conventional treatment methods – such as oral antibiotic tablets, ovules or topical creams – will successfully clear up the symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis within 2-4 days.

However, studies show that in over 70% of these cases the symptoms will recur within the next few weeks. Why?

Whilst this treatment method might take away the immediate symptoms in the short term, it fails to address the root cause of BV. Antibiotics destroy all the bacteria in the vagina, including the “good” and the “bad” indiscriminately. The “good” bacteria’s rate of re-growth is significantly lower than the “bad” bacteria’s. So as soon as the antibiotic treatment has been completed the vaginal odor returns and will continue to come back until the root causes of the condition have been correctly dealt with. This is why Bacterial Vaginosis is so entrenched in some women, that they always experience mild symptoms of abnormal discharge with occasional big outbreaks of BV. This seems to be the pattern possibly for years to come, unless there’s something done about addressing the root causes of this troublesome condition.

To assure your health and safety I advise you to get your condition treated as soon as possible as recurrent or chronic Bacterial Vaginosis can lead to other serious consequences. Harmul bacteria can travel up through the cervix into the womb and the fallopian tubes and this can cause Pelvic Inflammatoty Disease, cervicitis, ectopic pregnancies or even infertility issues.