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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Probiotics to Prevent BV You can use probiotics to help prevent BV. Probiotics can help keep the natural flora in the vagina balanced. This creates an environment where good bacteria thrive, which keeps bad bacteria from overgrowing. After your initial BV has been cured, taking probiotics may reduce your chances of BV returning by almost half. This effect may last for one month or more. Side Effects of Probiotics for BV Probiotics are considered safe for otherwise healthy people. Possible side effects include: Upset stomachBloatingGasConstipationIncreased thirst While the research is limited, some have shown possible harmful effects, such as infections for those with compromised immune systems or severe illnesses. Other BV Treatment Options BV is typically treated with one of the following antibiotics: Flagyl (metronidazole)Cleocin, Clindesse, Xaciato (clindamycin)Tindamax (tinidazole) Your healthcare provider may also consider:Boric acidVaginal vitamin CXifaxan (rifaximin)Sucrose gel Your provider may prescribe these medications as pills taken by mouth or as a vaginal cream or gel. Sometimes healthcare providers prescribe both oral and vaginal medicines for you to take at the same time. This is especially true for recurring infections (those that come back repeatedly). Research has shown that when taken with antibiotics, probiotics are even more effective than either treatment alone. Summary Bacterial vaginosis occurs when there is an imbalance in the normal flora of the vagina. Medications, diet, hormones, sexual activity, and more can cause an imbalance where the bad bacteria outgrow the good bacteria. Probiotics are good bacteria that can help restore balance in the vaginal flora. Lactobacilli-based probiotics are best for treating BV. There is no set dosage for probiotics, but the recommendation is that adults start with probiotic supplements with at least one billion colony-forming units (CFUs). Bacterial vaginosis is also treated with oral or vaginal antibiotics. Probiotics are often recommended in addition to these antibiotics to help fight recurring BV.
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