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Originally Posted by afterburn
....or don't care to use vaginal hygiene wash regularly.
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It actually the other way round Bacterial Vaginosis is CAUSED by using a vaginal hygiene wash.
The douche kills the good bacteria which in turn allows the bad bacteria to proliferate.
The internals of the female sex organs are perfectly balanced by nature. Spraying chemicals in there is not the right way to go!
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-...s/syc-20352279
Bacterial vaginosis - Symptoms and causes
Overview
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) can cause discomfort and pain of the vagina. It happens when natural bacteria levels are out of balance. Balanced levels of bacteria help keep the vagina healthy. But when too much of some bacteria grow, it can lead to BV.
Bacterial vaginosis can happen at any age. But it's most common during the reproductive years. The changes in hormones during this time make it easier for certain kinds of bacteria to grow. Also, bacterial vaginosis is more common among those who are sexually active. It's not clear why this is. But activities such as unprotected sex and douching raise your risk of having BV.
Symptoms
Symptoms of bacterial vaginosis include:
- Thin, vaginal discharge that may be gray, white or green.
- Foul-smelling, "fishy" vaginal odor.
- Vaginal itching.
- Burning during urination.
Many people with bacterial vaginosis have no symptoms.
When to see a doctor
Make an appointment to see a health care professional if:
- Your vaginal discharge smells unusual and you have discomfort. Your doctor can help find the cause of your symptoms.
- You've had vaginal infections before but your discharge seems different this time.
- You have a new sex partner or different sex partners. Sometimes, the symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) are the same as those of bacterial vaginosis.
- You thought you had a yeast infection but still have symptoms after self-treatment.
Causes
Bacterial vaginosis happens when the vagina's natural bacteria levels are out of balance. The bacteria in the vagina are called the vaginal flora. Balanced vaginal flora help keep the vagina healthy. Usually "good" bacteria outnumber "bad" bacteria. The good bacteria are called lactobacilli; the bad bacteria are anaerobes. When there are too many anaerobes, they upset the balance of the flora, causing bacterial vaginosis.
Risk factors
Risk factors for bacterial vaginosis include:
Having different sex partners or a new sex partner. The link between having sex and bacterial vaginosis isn't clear. But BV happens more often when someone has different or new sex partners. Also, BV is more common when the sex of both partners is female.
Douching. The vagina is self-cleaning. So rinsing your vagina with water or something else isn't needed. It may even cause problems. Douching upsets the vagina's healthy balance of bacteria. It can lead to an overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria, causing bacterial vaginosis.
Natural lack of lactobacilli bacteria. If your vagina doesn't produce enough lactobacilli, you're more likely to develop bacterial vaginosis.