What steps can you take to prevent recurring episodes of Bacterial Vaginosis?

• Use plain soap and water to wash your genital areas
• Have showers instead of baths
• Do not use perfumed soaps and washes in the bath
• Do not use vaginal deodorants, washes or douches
• Do not use strong detergents to wash your underwear
• Do not smoke

Usually the disruption in the natural balance corrects by itself with time and treatment with certain gels is sufficient.

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Authored Aug 26, 2021 by Joseph Issac, MPharm

Reviewed Aug 26, 2021 by Prabjeet Saundh, MPharm

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