What Causes Recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis?

Posted on Thu, 14 Jul 2016

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Thu, 14 Jul 2016 Answered on

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Question : I chronically get BV. Even when I am not sexually active. What could be the cause of it and how do I avoid it?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Simple precautions advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
Recurrent bacterial vaginosis is common in people with poor immunity or poor hygiene.
So take care of following points -
- use condoms as much as possible while having sex
- avoid multiple sexual partners ( sorry in case you dislike this advise )
- use cotton based undergarments
- avoid masturbation and keep your nails short
- clean perineal area with vwash hygiene solution daily after bath
- Take ecoflora tablet once s day vaginally before going to sleep daily for one month.
Try these simple measures and hope you will be cleared of the problem
Take care
Regards
Dr Manisha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar