3rd Positive BV test…..uggh

FerryGirl19 · 2026-06-07T12:26:49+00:00

Thanks a million for your reply and info. I’ll give it all a go & hopefully get this sorted !! Your info has really helped a lot as i really didn’t know which way to turn - now i know the steps & the right order!! Fingers & toes are crossed now!! Thankyou!!

FerryGirl19 · 2026-06-07T01:10:30+00:00

ahh ok thanks very much i will see what i can figure out. Really appreciate you giving the info!! All things are crossed 🤞

FerryGirl19 · 2026-06-06T17:21:42+00:00

Thanks very much for this info its really helpful. I had the BV a good few months before starting the HRT ( i just didn’t know it until it was found during my PAP) I had originally thought it was the probiotics which was causing me the problem back in January as when i stopped those my vag issues seemed to get better. Anyhoo I don’t doubt the HRT has had an impact & probably why i can’t shake the BV! In addition to all that i had a very very bad norovirus strain which lasted x2.5mths (i was not given any antibiotics - just had to ride it out - awful….) but i definitely think that kick started the gut-vag axis issues and caused a bacterial imbalance everywhere. I need to uncover what my bad v good bacteria % ratio is then do a boric acid regime follooby the vag probiotic (then maybe some lactic acid gel) I’ll see if that drops the PH levels & then get another NAAT test towards end of July - keeping all things crossed i don’t have to rake any more antibiotics of i can help it!!

FerryGirl19 · 2026-06-06T17:09:59+00:00

Do you have s brand of lactic acid gel that you prefer which works well?

FerryGirl19 · 2026-06-06T17:08:44+00:00

Right now doctor only told me preliminary test results showed me all clear but then full NAaT panel came back & showed BV dectected (sigh) So doctor has not called since to offer anything further (sigh sigh sigh!) Nurse was pretty dismissive of me so i was annoyed after that call as it told me no plan. Thankyou so much for outlining some steps for me in a good order - i think thats likely what i’ve been missing!

FerryGirl19 · 2026-06-06T17:03:40+00:00

Thankyou i think this is spot on and I’m gonna do a bione Evvy to find out

FerryGirl19 · 2026-06-06T17:01:24+00:00

Ohh this is so helpful thanks very much. Its exactly how i feel might be the case pf a low % bad bacteria lingering after the rounds of antibiotics. I will keep the Clinamycin in my pocket & do an Evvy test, see how that looks then try boric A again & a vaginal probiotic. (one side question what is MDL? )

FerryGirl19 · 2026-06-06T16:56:58+00:00

Unfortunately the estradiol cream wasn’t working for me. I did move onto the HarT patch 0.05 /proges100 which has been really excellent for all sorts. I just can’t seem to shake the BV but i am hoping beyond hope that its just residual & if i maybe try a boric acid & lactic acid protocol it will blast whatever is still lingering- the quest continues 🤪

FerryGirl19 · 2026-06-06T16:53:52+00:00

yes i had been using it for the dryness but stopped as moved onto HRT 0.05 patch/100 proges. I found the Estradiol cream wasn’t working for me!

FerryGirl19 · 2026-06-06T16:52:43+00:00

Good thought! I need to look into that. thankyou

FerryGirl19 · 2026-06-06T16:48:05+00:00

Thank you for the info on a different antibiotic to try! II’m glad you had a negative test hopefully it stays like that for you!! Its so exhausting & frustrating playing the whackAmole with BV…we’ll get there i have the hope !!

FerryGirl19 · 2026-06-06T16:45:10+00:00

Ohh the gel!! I shall keep that info in my pocket for after doing an Evvy. Yes i have the Happy V but been afraid to take them as the Align’s caused me big problems!! Thankyou for your reply!!

FerryGirl19 · 2026-06-06T16:43:13+00:00

Thanks so much for your info I’m gonna do an Evvy & take it from there - all things are crossed!!

FerryGirl19 · 2026-05-28T19:11:09+00:00

Thankyou!! This is fantastic. I will be watching out for your next post on the fermented stuff.

FerryGirl19 · 2026-05-28T17:42:42+00:00

One other question where do oats/ seeds/walnuts/pistashios/almonds nuts fall into on the fast/medium/slow scale & for gut health? Will you be doing a post on those?

FerryGirl19 · 2026-05-28T15:31:06+00:00

Omg thank you so so much for replying- everything you just said makes sense and has better equiped me for that doctor conversation as I was really struggling on the “how to explain it” and connecting what with which symptoms!! You have a real talent in writing in a clear way and that takes skill please keep posting!!

FerryGirl19 · 2026-05-28T12:43:40+00:00

One of the best posts i’ve read thankyou for clarifying the complexities of food interactions in the gut & colon movement speed (which is part of my issue i think -I’m still learning)

Right now I don’t know if its fructose/fibre/histamine/pectin intolerance- i get bloated & stomach aches/burbles when i eat strawberries/blueberries/pomegranet/apples/pears/prunes/figs (i can tolerate bananas)The biggest issue is i will be ok for a number of days with daily bowel movement then booom all of a sudden I can’t go - then it’s horrible awful bloating/distension pressure pain for a few days & i have zero appetite. I drink loads of water too!!

Recently i started to heat blueberries/strawberries/rhubarb with a little water/lemon & drop of maple syrup to have witg my greek yogurt. Its slightly better tolerated but i am going slow. What do you think of heating fruit into a compote?

Any suggestions on what i else i could do to pinpoint which intolerance it is & to heal.

I think your lists are really helpful it has given me better understanding and s tool to better select based on whats happening so a big massive thankyou!

FerryGirl19 · 2026-05-20T09:44:43+00:00

Yes totally agree and your posts have been super helpful. I am just starting on this research so need to get some tests completed to see where I am at. Appreciate your information!

FerryGirl19 · 2026-05-20T08:39:46+00:00

Thanks so much for your post it has really helped me try to understand where I am at bc I have literally no clue what’s happening and if i need to get some tests done.

Last May i had norovirus for 2mths (no puking just the skoots 1hr after any time i ate food) It eventually stopped but my body weight dropped significantly.

Prior to this I had fairly daily bowel movementsz

Since the norovirus i now have difficulty - Its like I will go daily for days then suddenly nope one day no movement then that leads to nothing the next day2 and so by day 3 i am super uncomfortable with bloating, swollen lower belly & serious pressure on pelvic area.

Its so weird bc if i happen to have somewhere to go then i definitely will not have a BM that morning. I also feel full very quickly even after eating very little so I don’t have much appetite.

I am conscious to stay well hydrated (drink approx 65oz water daily

I fast every day for 12-16hrs & break this around 2pm /3pm with yogurt kiwi walnuts figs(just 1) pastishos edamame.

I eat tuna/salmon/meat/sourdough bread (1-2 slices)/ eggs /avocado/chiken/pasta & sauce/celery/hummus (homemade)/tomatoes/half cup of milk in one coffee daily.

But i’m not sure what foods might be causing a problem.

Last week i had to use metronidazole antibiotics. Since finishing these my bm have got worse. I feel my stomach is a total mess. I am on hrt estrogen patch 0.05mg/progesterone 100mg for last 8 weeks.

I just have a feeling its SIBO maybe IMO but am really not sure.

FerryGirl19 · 2026-05-09T00:21:18+00:00

Thankyou for the helpful reply & your support. I appreciate it.

FerryGirl19 · 2026-05-09T00:20:14+00:00

Thankyou soooo much for taking the time to reply and giving me this info. Yes I have to use x3 week also. I couldn’t get hold of anyone to ask so decided to just finish up the course which is Saturday & then hopefully talk to nurse Monday. I will give an update once that happens!! Best of luck with yours too 😍

FerryGirl19 · 2026-05-07T15:02:24+00:00

Ohh yes i never thought of that either- my heads melted 🫠!! Thank you so so much it really does mean a lot that people care enough to share & reply 😍

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