How to Use Lactobacillus Capsules to Treat Vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis is a type of vaginitis that results from an imbalance of "good" and "bad" bacteria in the vagina. Symptoms include a grayish-white discharge and a fishlike odor. The good bacteria (lactobacilli) should outnumber bad bacteria (anaerobes). This balance can be disturbed by use of IUDs, douches, and numerous sex partners, triggering vaginitis. The balance can be restored by use of lactobacillus probiotics.
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Instructions
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Measure out a dose of one to two tablets of 10 million to 1 billion colony-forming units (CFU) per tablet.
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Insert the dosage into the vagina once or twice per day and cover with a pad. If only once a day, insert it just before going to sleep.
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Consult a physician before application to patients under age 18.
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Tips & Warnings
An alternative to capsules is eating 8 ounces of yogurt each day, specifically with an L. acidophilus concentration of 100 million CFU per milliliter. Ingestion leads to increased colonization of L. acidophilus in the rectum and vagina. Direct application has also been found to be beneficial.
Note that antibiotics could be killing off the "good" bacteria in the vagina, causing the vaginitis. Therefore, taking the tablets two hours after taking antibiotics can restore the "good" flora killed off just hours before.
This article is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as a substitute for medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider.
Note that many supplements have not been thoroughly tested, so doses may not be firmly established. Furthermore, brands may be made differently, so the doses stated here may not apply to all products.
