Bacterial vaginosis or BV as it is usually called by many, is caused by the imbalance of bacteria in the system.
In most cases, the bad bacterial kills out the beneficial bacteria, thereby causing an imbalance.
This in-balance then result in bacterial infection vaginosis and one of the popular ways to prevent or treat this infection is to use antibacterial drugs, over the counters, and natural remedies.
One thing you have to know is that most women who suffer from this condition and who used over the counter treatments for the infection, usually get a recurrence of the infection after several weeks or months of the said treatment regimen.
In general, over the counter treatments for bacterial vaginosis comes in the form of creams or gels.
One popular treatment comes in the form of dissolving capsules which are inserted in the vagina and release pro-biotic bacteria which are said to help the vagina restore its natural pH balance.
Another popular natural home remedy for Bacterial Vaginosis is pro-biotic yogurt, either eaten or introduced to the vagina via a tampon.
This BV treatment option is far cheaper and may achieve the same if not better results.
Over the counter treatments for BV are available, but they are very expensive.
From a personal point of view, I found that some of them just helped soothe the vaginal area when it was irritated but seemed to do little to help get rid of the condition.
That's why, if you use doctor prescribed drugs and other Over The Counter Treatments for Bacterial Vaginosis, you are more likely to experience immediate relief of the symptoms and signs of bacterial vaginosis, but not total cure.
At first it will look as though the treatment is working really well.
Unfortunately you may be in for a nasty surprise a few weeks or perhaps months later when it reoccurs.