B.V. and antibiotics?!

B.V. and antibiotics?

Does anyone have any knowledge of antibiotics??

I sometimes get an infection called bacterial vaginosis. Last night, I started to notice signs that I once again have this infection. Anyone who has ever had this or experience with this knows that it can be an inconvience or embarassement.

My boyfriend was perscribed an antibiotic a couple of weeks ago and never bothered to take them. They are Cephalexin 500mg. Because I noticed my symptoms late last night and today is a holiday and I don't know how soon I will be able to get into see my doctor, I have started taking his antibiotics.

I know this isn't the smartest idea ever, but I feel like right now this is my only option.

Does anyone know if these antibiotics will help me at all or harm me, cure me....am I possible taking them for no reason at all?

they will not harm you, but they wont help either. that antibiotic is for a different type of bacteria, mostly skin infections. BV is very common and many women get recurring infections because they have an abnormal ph balance in the vagina. First, you should get the appropriate antibiotics to treat your infection. have a discussion with your doctor to see if any of your habits are contributing to your infection. there are so many, douching , body washes.... even semen and blood can change the ph so sex and period can even give it to you. once treated, there is an over the counter product called rephresh that can help restore vaginal ph to a normal level. other than that, dont feel bad that they keep coming back, some women just dont have enough of the healthy bacteria that keep the ph normal