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Bacterial Vanginosis Quick FAQ’s

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

If your are suffering from any type of bad feminine odor than I can almost guarantee that you have what is called Bacterial Vaginosis.

Here’s a quick post that should answer some questions you may be having about BV…..

WHAT IS BV……….

Its where the normal PH levels(or normal balance of bacteria) in the vagina are disrupted and then replaced by a over growth of bad bacteria. Some of the symptoms include: A discharge (white, gray, or even light green), itching(inside or outside or even both), pain, burning and lets not forget that fishy vaginal odor.

How common is it……

Bv is very common and about 60 percent of women at one time in there life have it. It is common in women aging from 22 to 45.

How do you get it…….

Well I know this is not the answer that you were hoping for but here it is…….

NO ONE KNOWS!

I know, I know you did not want that answer but below are some ways to try to avoid. Here are something’s that can upset you normal balance of bacteria in the vagina:

  • Having sex with a new partner
  • Having sex with multiple partners
  • Douching
  • Toilet seats
  • Bedding
  • None cotton Thongs
  • Swimming pools

How do you prevent it …….

Scientists don’t completely understand bacterial vaginosis, therefore its kind of hard to find ways to prevent it, but they have gave out a list of guidlelines we can follow to help prevent BV.( Keep in mind that these tips are kind of harsh)

The following basic prevention steps can help you reduce your risk of upsetting the natural balance of bacteria in you vagina and developing by:

  • Be abstinent (I hate this one!)
  • Limit the number of sexual partners (this should be easy for most that all I’m going to say)
  • Do not douche
  • Wear cotton panties

By following these prevention tips you will reduce your chances of getting that feminine odor and keeping it away. Hope you liked the post !

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Causes of Feminine odors – Things you must know

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Did you know that in the united states that 1 out of every 3 women will suffer from this  at some point in there lives will suffer from a feminine odor problem. It is important to understand what are the causes foul feminine odor.

There are many different causes of feminine odor and its kind of complicated so I will break it down as easy as possible.

If your are suffering from and a bad feminine odor down stairs then you have what is called bacteria vanginosis(BV). B.V. It can either be caused by the decrease in the PH levels in the vagina or it can be caused because of a bad bacteria.

I something that happens when the bad bacteria’s in your vagina are bullying you good bacteria. Well maybe not just bulling but they are killing off the good bacteria and by doing that like all things bad, it stinks, Literally. They produce a sort of a white mucus inside the vagina sometimes and sometimes can leak out and infect the outer vagina.

Now if your vagina is does not seem to leak or you don’t have any type of  foaming going on don’t think that you have it safe. These smelly Odors come in many forms and the worst don’t even have any signs but the smell.

Here are the main causes of Feminine odor:

Thongs
They rub back and forth against your anus and your vagina so if you can avoid it on certain days try to!

New partner?
Have a new girlfiend or boyfriend? Well new partner means you are subject to BV. Use condoms because they will reduce the risk of having this happen with a new partner.

Pregnant ?
Anemia can be the number one reason why  a pregnant women can get Bv. So if your pregnant make sure you take your iron pills.

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