Do not put soap or water into your vaginal canal. Only wash the parts of your vagina that are on the outside of your body.
Steer clear of bubble baths, bath oils, talc, and powder as well. The chemical in these products can irritate your vagina and throw off vaginal pH. Keep in mind that douching has been associated with all kinds of negative effects including bacterial vaginosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, cervical cancer, and infertility. [3] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U. S. National Institutes of Health Go to source
Even unscented tampons may disrupt vaginal pH for some women, so you may want to stick to sanitary pads instead. If you do use tampons, make sure that you change them every four to six hours.
Change your underwear twice daily, such as in the morning and in the evening. You should also change your underwear if they become soiled or moist, such as from sweating. Wash underwear with unscented products only.
Do not insert yogurt directly into your vagina. It may seem that putting the yogurt directly into your vagina may work better than just eating it, but this is not recommended. The sugars contained in yogurt may cause more problems. If you want to try a probiotic supplement, make sure that you choose a brand that lists the strains (look for Lactobacillus), species, and genus or the probiotics, a best by date that says how many organisms will still be alive, the manufacturer’s contact information, and the dosage information. As with any supplement, make sure that you check with your doctor first.
These suppositories are thought to work by repopulating the good bacteria in a woman’s vagina, but not enough is known to recommend them for casual use. Talk to your gynecologist before you decide to try any probiotic vaginal suppositories.
A foamy, often yellowish vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor, often described as a “fishy” smell A burning sensation when you urinate Itchiness and irritation around the vagina
An abnormal white vaginal discharge that may be either watery or thick and chunky (often described as looking like cottage cheese) Itching and burning of the vagina and labia Painful urination Redness and swelling of the area just outside of the vagina Painful intercourse
A frothy or foamy yellow or a gray-green colored vaginal discharge that has an unpleasant smell Vaginal itching Pain with urination
There is no improvement in your symptoms within 2-3 days You develop a fever You experience difficulty or pain on urination Sexual activity is painful or very uncomfortable You have abdominal pain
