2: Alternative Therapies for BV, VVC, and Vulvovaginal Symptoms

Question 1

Dosage: Steep in boiling water, then cool.
Administration: Douche.

Answer 1

Calendula for vulvovaginal inflammation.

Question 2

Dosage: 1 t per quart of water or 1-2 T per quart of water.
Administration: Douche ever 5-7 days or BID for 2 days. Stronger dosage douche 1-2 times/week.

Answer 2

White Vinegar for VVC or BV.

Question 3

Dosage: 1 application to labia or in vagina.
Administration: Hourly as needed.

Answer 3

Yogurt for VVC.

Question 4

Dosage: Compress or insert in vagina.
Administration: Apply to affected area.

Answer 4

Cold milk, cottage cheese, yogurt for pruritis.

Question 5

Dosage: Steep in warm water compresses.
Administration: Wash affected area.

Answer 5

Sassafras bark for VVC.

Question 6

Dosage: 600 mg in gelatin capsule.
Administration: Daily in vagina for 14 days.

Answer 6

Boric acid powder for BV. TOXIC if ingested orally.

Question 7

Dosage: 1 peeled clove wrapped in cloth dipped in olive oil.
Administration: Overnight in vagina. Change daily.

Answer 7

Garlic clove for BV.

Question 8

Dosage: 2 T per pint of water.
Administration: Douche twice daily.

Answer 8

Acidophilus culture for VVC.

Question 9

Dosage: 1 t in 3 cups warm water. Strain and cool.
Administration: Douche.

Answer 9

Goldenseal for BV but NOT safe in pregnancy.

Question 10

Dosage: 40 million - 1 billion units (1 tab) daily.
Administration: Orally.

Answer 10

Acidophilus tablet for VVC.

Question 11

Dosage: Few drops in water, 0.25-2%.
Administration: Douche or local application.

Answer 11

Gentian violet for VVC.

Question 12

Dosage: Soaked tampon or 1 suppository.
Administration: Douche or 1 suppository daily.

Answer 12

Tea tree oil for vulvovaginal inflammation.

Question 13

Dosage: 500 mg 2-4 times daily.
Administration: Orally.

Answer 13

Vitamin C for VVC.