Unfortunately, there are no over-the-counter products like Monistat that will do the trick. (Monistat is a treatment for yeast infections—it won't do anything to stop the itching and clear up your condition if what you really have is BV.)May 27, 2019
The three best treatments for Bacterial Vaginosis include: Metronidazole 0.75% vaginal gel once a day for 5 days. Metronidazole (Flagyl) 500 mg pills twice a day for 7 days. 2% clindamycin vaginal cream once a day for 5 days.Dec 10, 2021
Can I use yeast infection cream if I don't have a yeast infection?
If you don't really have a yeast infection, antifungals won't help you get better. They can actually prolong the real problem, because while you'll think you're treating the issue, the real cause will continue to develop.Jan 16, 2020
Do BV and yeast infections feel the same?
Bacterial vaginosis Yeast infection
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a foul-smelling, “fishy” odor no vaginal odor
discomfort pain or discomfort
Is BV caused by poor hygiene?
Answer: The cause of BV is not poor hygiene. Excessive vaginal cleansing can be a contributing factor for the cause of BV, by disturbing the balance of the bacteria in the vagina. Also, avoid using bath oils, detergents and bubble bath. If you smoke, this can be an additional contributing factor.Nov 19, 2016
Is BV really bad?
BV is usually not serious. Its hallmark is a foul-smelling vaginal discharge that's off-white or grayish. But it can cause non-medical problems.Jan 3, 2019
Can bacterial vaginosis mimic a yeast infection?
BV symptoms can be similar to those of a yeast infection. You may experience itching, burning when you pee and abnormal discharge. Unlike yeast infection discharge, BV discharge can be smelly and discolored. BV is the most common form of bacterial vaginal infection in women ages 15 to 44.Dec 11, 2019
When should you not use Monistat?
- Symptoms do not improve in three days.
- Symptoms last more than seven days.
- You get a rash or hives, abdominal pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting or foul-smelling vaginal discharge. These may be signs that you have a different kind of vaginal infection.
Can you treat BV and yeast infection at the same time?
Prescription medications such as metronidazole, clindamycin and tinidazole often can effectively treat BV. For yeast infections, antifungal creams, ointments, tablets or suppositories usually are all that's needed to restore the vaginal balance of bacteria and yeast and eliminate symptoms.Aug 25, 2015
Is it bad to treat a yeast infection if you're not sure?
Key points to remember If you're not sure that your symptoms are caused by a yeast infection, you may want to see your doctor instead of treating it yourself. You could have another problem, such as a bacterial vaginal infection or a sexually transmitted infection (STI), that needs different treatment.
Does MONISTAT only treat yeast infections?
MONISTAT® is effective for common albicans and non-albicans species of yeast, so it treats a broader spectrum of common yeast infections than prescription fluconazole.