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Helping to Fight BV (Bacterial Vaginosis)
So far, Im using this as one of my MANY attempts to defeat recurrent BV / Strep B symptoms and complications - If you're offended by girly parts, I suggest you keep scrolling, because I want to be very transparent for the other 30%+ of women struggling with this. Because if you are like me, you have tried EVERYTHING.
Ive been battling BV since April 2016, and it is the freaking worst! If you're reading this you probably already know of all of the emotional, mental, and physical tolls it can take on you as a woman. Its honestly made me contemplate dying. However, here I am still giving it my all and trying my best not to succumb to this aggressive personal issue while helping others.
Im currently using a heaping spoon's worth of Sweet Almond Oil and 2-3 drops of the Oregano Oil and letting it soak into a tampon and inserting overnight. The great thing is that oil doesnt cause the tampon to expand much so you can just put it back in its applicator and you have smooth/clean insertion. Wake up in the morning and remove and no smell and barely if any discharge. I've also noticed the quality/color of the discharge has improved greatly. Ive been doing this for over a week now and I took a days break in between.
I personally havent experienced any adverse affects like yeast infection or soreness or allergic reactions. It will definitely tingle a bit the first few times - maybe even a little bit of a sting/burn, but you will be ok. The first time I did it, I thought for about a half second Id made the worst mistake of my life and I would die of a burnt vagina, but of course it subsided lol and it gets better as the tissue becomes healthier.
Im also taking 3 150 mg Oil of Oregano pills and 2 500 mg Echinacea & Goldenseal capsules day and night
My goal is to eventually be able to ween to every other day, and eventually to once a week, then maybe once a month after my period. You guys that know the literal despair of living with BV, please send me your positive energy and prayers and I will do the same for you - You are not alone. I promise. Keep fighting the good fight sis <3
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edit April 18 2018
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So although this is high grade oil, and great quality, eventually I had to stop using the it internally
Ive never had a yeast infection (that I know of) but I was noticing a change in discharge that concerned me. Nothing terrible, but it just wasnt getting back to what I had before the bv started, so I figured Id stop while I was ahead before I caused any damage to myself.
*le sigh*
But its ok though, I havent given up, there is still more and more info coming out everyday about new treatments for bv they're coming up with, and Im still hungry for answers. Hell, I got some Myo Inositol and D-Chiro Inositol sitting in my cart right now, and Im gonna give that a shot too!. Im really motivated, and if you're reading this far, I hope you still are too! Good luck girl :)
December 2017 · Health and Household · verified purchase