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Natural remedies for bacterial vaginosis and microbiome balance.
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It can be scary when things pop up that you didn’t know about, don’t know how to treat, and don’t know where to go. And there is a lot of shame and stigma around vaginal health. But not here.
🍑 BV is the most common vaginal condition in women aged 15-44.
🍑 Symptoms include: pain, itching, burning, white or grey discharge, and a strong odour.
🍑 BV is caused by Gardnerella vaginalis or Atopobium vaginae—a bacterial overgrowth in the vagina. This is different from thrush, which is an overgrowth of yeasts.
🍑 Common causes: unprotected sex, over-sanitation of the vagina with conventional cleaners and douching, and an imbalance of the vaginal flora, allowing pathogenic bacteria to flourish.
🌼 The good news is, there are many options for treatment and prevention! BV is often linked to the vaginal microbiome and the native species of bacteria that live there. It’s a delicate environment, and we must maintain pH balance and microbiome health where we can.
Conventional treatment often results in BV reoccurrence within 2-3 months.
🫶 Naturopaths can help by prescribing intra-vaginal anti-bacterial herbal creams/pessaries and specific vaginal probiotic strains to re-establish the flora. We aim to support the long-term health of your vaginal microbiome for sustained balance and well-being.
Our naturopath Alexis is our vaginal guru, and she can make personalised prescription plans, including creams, to treat your vaginal concerns. Book with her here.
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