Bacterial Vaginosis B V Infection Treatments

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) infection treatments can be a little difficult to research. Most women who are suffering from Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) definitely know that BV is not the same as a yeast infection - although the two are frequently confused with one another.

For starters, yeast infections are caused by a fungus. BV is caused by bacteria. In fact when the "bad" bacteria outnumber the "good" bacteria, a raging case of Bacterial Vaginosis is usually the unpleasant result.

Unfortunately, a self-misdiagnosis is more common than not. Many women treat themselves with yeast infection medications when they really should be treating themselves for BV. Each condition requires a completely different treatment approach. It's best for a woman to get a definite diagnosis from a qualifed medical professional if they aren't sure which condition they have.

The vast majority of women know when they are experiencing symptoms of bacterial vaginosis. However, some women experience no symptoms of BV at all. Here are some of the known signs of BV:

• Burning
• Itching
• "Fishy Odor"
• Abnormal Discharge

If you have any, or all, of the above signs you should see a medical professional about a definite diagnosis since these signs are also common to other medical conditions.

Treating Bacterial Vaginosis

The good news is that women have many options when treating BV. These options range from prescription drugs to home remedies to over-the-counter medications.

I'm a big fan of natural health treatment alternatives. I don't take prescription drugs unless I absolutely have to - and antibiotics are the worst! Not that they don't have their place, but I think they are so widely prescribed that it's a bit scary. I've read many news stories about the so called super-bugs that get stronger and more resistant to antibiotics all the time. So, if I can find a good and effective alternative treatment then I'm all for it. There are many good over-the-counter medications as well as some very effective home remedies. It's important to research all you can about your medical condition so that you can make an effective choice about which treatment is right for you. Most importantly, you can rest assured there are many different approaches to treating Bacterial Vaginosis.The books I've listed below should get you off to a great start.

Here's to your good health!

If you want to read all you can about Bacterial Vaginosis, then any of the books below come highly recommended.

The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Bacterial Vaginosis, is written by two medical professionals and delves into minute detail in all topics related to bacterial vaginosis. It is written for those who are serious about researching this medical condition and want to learn every detail they possibly can. This reference book includes reasearch from public, academic, government and peer-reviewed sources and includes helpful glossaries of uncommon and technical terms. I don't think you can learn much more about BV outside of going to medical school!

The V Book: A Doctor's Guide to Complete VulvoVaginal Health, is written by Dr. Elizabeth G. Stewart, gynecologist and medical school instructor, and health author Paula Spencer. This book examines women's medical conditions such as yeast infections, BV and more and in great detail.This is a valuable reference book for women who want to be knowledgable about their bodies and how best to care for them. As the authors say, "Your private parts shouldn't be private to you."

Prescription for Natural Cures, is a valuable addition to any home medical reference library. This book is coauthored by Dr. James Balch and Dr. Mark Stengler. It is chock full of natural cures for everything from acne, to irritable bowel syndrom to BV - about 200 natural cures in all! This book is easy to understand and provides information on supplements, diet and nutrition, and even Chinese medicine! Those readers who favor alternative treatments will love this comprehensive book.

Regardless of the method you choose to treat bacterial vaginosis, recognize that lots of women suffer from it. It's just a matter of getting the BV under control so that you don't have to live with the uncomfortable symptoms any longer. Also, rest assured that although stubborn, it is possible to treat bacterial vaginosis. Speak to a medical proffessional to get a definite diagnosis, and then begin your preferred treatment for bacterial vaginosis BV infection right away.