A good BV treatment should start in the home.
Bacterial Vaginosis home remedies are often just as good or much better than treatments you will find elsewhere.
Plus not everyone can tolerate antibiotic based treatments, not to mention not everyone can afford such treatments.
Here's how to develop a good BV treatment from home.
These Bacterial Vaginosis home remedies can be tried first before going the antibiotic route.
Cold Pack - This consists of a cloth or washcloth which you will run under cold water.
Then take the cloth and gently compress the affected area, holding it there or else patting it down gently.
The blood vessels will be forced to restrict with the cold pack compressed, thus allowing the swelling and pain to subside.
Vitamin E - This vitamin has been shown to be an effective BV treatment, and you can actually get it in a topical form.
This means you can use it as a cream and apply it directly to the affected area.
Douching - Restoring your "vaginal PH" will stop bacteria from growing and harming the good bacteria that you do need.
You can use either a boric acid douche treatment, or a vinegar douche by mixing a tablespoon of vinegar to 1/4th a cup of warm water.
Yogurt - You can actually apply yogurt (plain yogurt only) to the affective area.
Yogurt will also bring back the balance of good and bad bacteria.
Eating a few cups a day will help, but you can also apply it directly by inserting a yogurt soaked tampon for about an hour.