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Suggest Treatment To Avoid Recurrence Of Vaginosis

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Posted on Tue, 8 Apr 2014
Question: I was given an antibiotic few weeks ago for vaginosis. odor went away but now wants to come back. I am a very clean person. only one sex partner for last 4 years.my m.d. advised me to eat yogurt to keep this away. not fond of yogurt but been eating a little. after sex which has been very little odor comes back for couple of days. have been told this is hard to get rid of. was on antibiotics for 3 wks prior to this problem. bad bacteria is out of whack. what else can I do. don't want this disgusting problem.
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: USE PROBIOTICS. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. Because of the antibiotic usage, the normal vaginal flora gets depleted, leading to alteration of the pH, this predisposes to vaginosis and infections. Right now, if you cannot increase your intake of yoghurt / curd, it is best to take an OTC probiotic. Use of this probiotic for a month will restore normal vaginal flora. ( For eg . - Accuflora Pro-Biotic Acidophilus Digestive Support Caplets ). Maintain meticulous perineal hygiene. Get your partner screened for STDs . Have protected sex till you are completely cured. All the best Please feel free to discuss further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (24 minutes later)
would my boyfriend have any symptoms if he has an std? I know he complains of headaches ,backaches,indigestion, and red dry eyes. sleeps a lot and seems tired and no energy. also complains of joint paint sometimes.
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (8 hours later)
Brief Answer: AS BELOW Detailed Answer: IF he had an STD, common symptoms would include urethral discharge, burning, burning during urination, redness, burning after intercourse. However, some infections can be asymptomatic also.
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Suggest Treatment To Avoid Recurrence Of Vaginosis

Brief Answer: USE PROBIOTICS. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. Because of the antibiotic usage, the normal vaginal flora gets depleted, leading to alteration of the pH, this predisposes to vaginosis and infections. Right now, if you cannot increase your intake of yoghurt / curd, it is best to take an OTC probiotic. Use of this probiotic for a month will restore normal vaginal flora. ( For eg . - Accuflora Pro-Biotic Acidophilus Digestive Support Caplets ). Maintain meticulous perineal hygiene. Get your partner screened for STDs . Have protected sex till you are completely cured. All the best Please feel free to discuss further.