Home treatmentsI believe I have bacterial vaganosis. Discharge with a faint fishy smell no iching. Ive been tested for stds with all negative which lead me to believe its BV. I dont have insurance so I was looking for some home treatments. I have heard vinegar in a warm bath, and garlic vitamins. Is there any truth to these claims? I also heard peroxide helps but I want to know if theses are harmful. I cannot afford to go to the dr. so I need some other suggestions.
**1. with bacterial vaginosis, one must include following parameters, before opting for alternate treatment:i. general weakness [hemoglobin value]ii. since test for STDs came negative thus indulgence in unprotected sexual intercourse (multiple partners) can be excluded.PS. check up with gynecologist is necessary to rule out other causes of the same.[who may go for vaginal smear and Pap smear test to get more precise conclusion of the problem.]iii. take plenty of fluids, [water, cranberry juice], eat healthy food, instead of bath tub take shower [since hot bath can kill natural bacteria in your vagina, lukewarm is best]iv. change undergarments [thrice a day], since the wetness in your panties is the cause of smell [use cotton panties]v. wash your vagina with water only, because soap can irritate your vagina and can cause BV. [front to back and not back to front]vi. maintain proper hygeine, [cut your nails, wash your hands, wear loose fitting clothes & wash them with natural detergents]vii. avoid: consumption of sweet-sour-hot food, make less choices for frequent use of dry/rough tampons in vaginaviii. avoid tobacco, alcohol, vaginal douche, multiple sex partners, don't shave as it can irritate and can multiply bacteria, don't have sex without a condomix. you may/can use probiotics in consultation with your doctor for prevention of recurrence of bacterial vaginosis. [yogurt is best option without prescription]x. In the mean time, herbal cure as desired by you is mentioned:1.  Yoni Prakshalan :(Vaginal cleansing) with “panchvalkal” or “trifla” or “nimba” Kwatha (decoction).2.  Use of either Jatyadi/Bala/Chandan oil as (Pichu)Tampon.PS.i. vinegar can help to increase vaginal acidity, mix 2–3 cups of vinegar to  bath, and then sit in the bath for approximately 20 minutes to give the mixture enough time to deliver vaginal natural balance.ii. Garlic is known to beat bad bacteria and it is proven to be effective, if you cannot stand its smell, you may consume garlic in the form of capsule. [garlic pills]iii. take diet rich in vitamin C [orange,grape fruits,lemons] which can boost your immune system.