Our experts explain why.
Any person with a vagina can get the infection too.
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board-certified OB/GYN
BV doesnt always cause symptoms, per theOffice on Womens Health.
But as far as probiotics go, Dr. Phillips recommends skipping the unapproved treatment.
Learn more about BV below, and why probiotics might not be the best choice.
How does a vaginal imbalance occur in the first place?
board-certified OB/GYN
But sometimes these good bugs get overrun by unfriendly ones likeGardnerella.
Where do the infection-causing bacteria come from?
But again, BV can ultimately affect anyone with a vagina.
Can probiotics help…even a little bit?
But the answer isnt as simple as we think.
In short: probiotics have some possibility to help.
Heres what the science says so far.
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But more research is needed, according to the authors of the study.
board-certified OB/GYN
I have seen many patients attempt to self-treat at home.
But even then, recurrent BV can sometimes be a stubborn problem.
It can be frustrating and embarrassing for patients.
Aside from the emotional impact, untreated infections may lead to serious complications, Dr. Phillips says.
Together, you might decide that probiotic supplements should be part of the plan.
But youll likely need to address lifestyle-based risk factors too, she adds.
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