Bacterial Vaginosis Treatment

Treatment for Bacterial Vaginosis has become so versatile. You decide in conjunction with the online virtual doctor what works best for you: a cream or pill

Recommended treatment for Bacterial Vaginosis Infection

• Metronidazole 500 mg orally twice a day for 7 days
• Metronidazole gel 0.75%once a day for 5 days
• Clindamycin cream 2%, one full applicator (5 g) intravaginally at bedtime for 7 days

Alternative Regimens for those with Allergy, Intolerance, or Adverse Reactions to recommended treatment

• Tinidazole 2 g orally once daily for 2 days
• Tinidazole 1 g orally once daily for 5 days
• Clindamycin 300 mg orally twice daily for 7 days

Clindamycin ovules 100 mg intravaginally once at bedtime for 3 days

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis?

• Discharge with an odor
• Burning when urinating
• Pain during sex
• Greyish-white or thin and watery vaginal discharge

What causes Bacterial Vaginosis?

Bacterial vaginosis is very common in sexually active women. While yeast infection is an abundance of yeast in the vagina, Bacterial vaginosis is caused by excess of bacteria in the vagina. Don’t worry, the name sounds worse than the infection. Bacterial vaginosis is very treatable, and sometimes disappear on its own. However, it is best to seek medical treatment to ensure it is not a bigger issue at hand.