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Femanol
Rating: #1
Femanol is by far the most effective natural product we have found in controlling vaginal odor. Note: Read more about Bacterial Vaginosis at bottom of this page. Femanol is an all natural herbal product made by MedcoSouth, a company whose customer service is second to none. We have not found a better all natural product or company to assist in controlling Vaginal Odor and maintaining normal Yeast levels. If you have reoccurring Vaginal Odor or Yeast Imbalance you owe it to yourself to try Femanol and to continue to take it to prevent reoccurrence. The best part is if you are not completely satisfied you have a full year to return for a 100% refund, MedcoSouth will even refund the Shipping and Handling charge. We know of no other company that does that.
Score: 99
Recommendation: Very Highly Recommended
Note: Our readers have reported phenomenal success with this product!
Femanol™ is one of the few products to receive our Gold Seal of approval.
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Enzara
Rating: #2
MedcoSouth the makers of Femanol, the #1 selling vaginal odor product, has introduced a new and improved Enzara product. Initial reports are that it is almost as effective as Femanol at a lower price. So for women without a server case, Enzara may be a good choice.
Score: 90
Recommendation: Recommended
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More about Bacterial Vaginosis and Vaginal Odor..
Vaginal odor and vaginal discharge, which can be fishy smelling, is most often caused by bacterial vaginosis, sometimes just called BV.
The term bacterial vaginosis refers to vaginal infection mostly due to an imbalance in the bacteria normally found in the vagina, specifically the lack of normally occurring lactobacilli .
Normal Lactobacillus species in the vagina become replaced with high concentrations of other bacteria such as Gardnerella vaginalis and Mycoplasma hominis.
The cause of this bacterial imbalance is not well understood. Bacterial vaginosis can occur in women who douche frequently or have conditions that lower the normal amount of vaginal lactobacilli. Common conditions that could lower lactobacilli include use of antibiotics, chemical irritants in douches, or use of feminine-hygiene products.
FAQ:
How common is bacterial vaginosis?
Bacterial Vaginosis or (BV) is the number one vaginal infection in women of childbearing age. As many as 16 percent of pregnant women in the USA have BV.
How do you get bacterial vaginosis?
The cause of BV is truly not fully understood. BV is associated with the balance of good bacteria and bad bacteria normally found in the vagina. The vagina normally contains mostly "good" bacteria, and much less "harmful" bacteria. BV develops when the harmful bacteria increases.
What is bacterial vaginosis?
Bacterial Vaginosis or (BV) as it is often called is a condition where the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina is upset and replaced by an overgrowth of certain bad bacteria. It can be accompanied by discharge, odor, pain, itching, or burning but not always.
Very little is known about how women get BV. Many questions remain about the role that harmful bacteria play in causing BV. Any female can get BV but some behaviors and activities can disrupt the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina and cause an increased risk including:
- Having a new sexual partner or having multiple sex partners.
- Douching.
- Using an intrauterine device(IUD).
It is unclear what role sexual activity plays in the development of BV. You do not get BV from bedding, toilet seats, swimming pools. It is interesting to note that women who have never had sexual intercourse are rarely affected with BV.
What are the symptoms bacterial vaginosis?
Some women with BV have an abnormal vaginal discharge Some do not. Many an unpleasant fish like odor which may be worse after intercourse. Discharge, if present, is most often white or gray; it may be thin. BV can also cause burning during urination and/or itching around the outside of the vagina. However some women with BV have no symptoms at all.
Are the complications of bacterial vaginosis?
BV rarely causes complications. But there can be serious risks from BV including:
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Having BV can increase a woman's susceptibility to to the HIV virus if she is exposed to it.
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Having BV increases the chances of a woman infected with HIV passing HIV to her sex partner.
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Having BV has been associated with an increase in pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) following a hysterectomy or an abortion.
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Having BV while pregnant may put a woman at increased risk of pregnancy complications.
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BV can increase a woman's of contracting other STDs, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia.
How is BV diagnosed?
A health care provider will examine the vagina for signs of BV and perform lab tests on a sample of vaginal fluid looking for the bacteria associated with Bacterial Vaginosis.
Can bacterial vaginosis be prevented?
The following basic prevention steps may help reduce the risk of disrupting the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina and developing BV:
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Be abstinent.
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Don't douche.
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Complete all your medication, even if the signs and symptoms go away.
Limit the number of partners you have intercourse with.