Re: BV and Replens/

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Hi ,

All apologies for not responding sooner. . . . I have also had trouble with

recurring BV. Right before I left to see my folks for Christmas, I visited my NP

for the same reason, and she recommended trying Replens.

Replens is a very mild (I think) gel that can be purchased over-the-counter at

your local pharmacy. It's billed as a vaginal moisturizer, but what it does is

so clever: the gel has the same pH that a healthy vagina should have, so when

you use it it returns the vaginal pH to " normal. " As I'm sure you know, BV is

caused by an increase in pH, so Replens treats the cause, not the symptoms. I

bought a package that contains a reusable applicator and a tube with 14

applications in it. Or so it says.

I was instructed to use Replens twice a week for as long as I want to maintain a

healthy pH. After just one week, I went back to the doctor to be checked for BV

and *IT WAS GONE!* Hoorahs all around, I was thrilled. And I've had no side

effects from the gel so far (a couple weeks later). You might just want to use a

liner pad since you'll have a little extra discharge.

Here are the ingredients: Purified water, glycerin, mineral oil, polycarbophil,

carbomer 934P, Hydrogenated Palm Oil glyceride, sorbic acid, methylparaben,

sodium hydroxide. (I don't know what these are after mineral oil, but I asked my

doctor and she said that they would not hurt me in any way.)

Best wishes,

Kirstyn

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Hi All,

I've been suffering with VV for about 4 years, however for the past 5 months I have has recurring BV with no explanation. I follow the sanitary guidelines, no new meds, no new sex partner. I was treated w/ cldymicin orally and then metriozale orally and then vaginally for 5 days and then 1x a week for 5 weeks and I think it's coming back for a fourth time in 5 months. Any ideas what is could be from?

Thanks,

Kelli

Please discuss all methods of treatment with your practitioner. NONE of this is to be taken as medical advice but merely opinions offered!

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