Very often being a women presents its own challenges.
Dealing with menstruation, childbirth, and the menopause are all issues which are unique to us.
In addition, most women, will at some time in their life suffer from the embarrassing problem of unpleasant vaginal odor which is commonly caused by bacterial vaginosis.
Although troublesome, there are a number of home remedies for bacterial vaginosis which can work very well to sort out the problem.
A visit to the doctor will often result in a prescription for antibiotics which is rarely the best form of treatment, but as far as the doctor is concerned, it is a quick, fix method and it is understandable that when faced with a patient needing a fast solution.
If you would like to cure BV naturally, you could try the following simple steps:- * Tea Tree Oil This is one of the most powerful natural antibacterial substances on the planet and can play an excellent part in home treatments for all manner of conditions.
For bacterial vaginosis, add a few drops to a warm bath and soak for a few minutes.
This can help to eliminate the harmful bacteria.
Some women also find it useful to use tea tree oil pessaries.
These are available from health food stores and can be inserted directly into the vagina.
* Probiotic Yogurt Probiotic yogurt contains live bacteria, known as Lactobacillus.
This is the same type as the beneficial bacteria which is present in the body and which is essential for controlling harmful bacteria, such as the type which flourishes in the vagina when you have bacterial vaginosis.
Some women swear by eating a pot daily, to keep up the body's supplies.
Another use is to soak a tampon in natural live yogurt and insert it into the vagina for a couple of hours.
* Cider Vinegar When you have bacterial vaginosis, the conditions in the vagina become alkaline, whereas the vagina should be naturally slightly acidic.
Adding a couple of cups of cider vinegar (which is naturally acidic) to a bath can help to rebalance the pH levels, thus helping to cure BV.