1 in 10 Women Suffer From Recurring Yeast Infections & BV

Yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis (BV) are common problems that affect most women at some point in their lives. According to a major study of more than 6,000 women in 6 different countries, about 10% of women experience recurring -- more than 1 per year -- vaginal infections that simply aren't fully solved with antibiotics.

While most women have experienced one or both BV & yeast infections, research shows that the common treatment -- antibiotics -- may be doing more harm than good. A large percentage of women experience recurring vaginal infections that lead to pain, unpleasant odors, embarrassment, and the risk of complications.

The shocking takeaway from this study is 9% of women are left victims to recurring yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis despite medical treatment. More than 1 in 5 women who had at least one yeast infection reported they had at least four recurring infections over a one-year period. The risk of vaginal infections only increases with age.

Why Are Recurring Vaginal Infections So Common?

So, what's behind the high rate of recurring cases of BV and yeast infections? There are several possible causes.

In some women, lifestyle factors may be part of the problem. A high-sugar diet or diabetes, for example, can increase the risk of a yeast infection because the sugar literally feeds the yeast. Some products like douches and vaginal sprays can affect the pH balance of the vagina to make it more hospitable to bacteria or yeast.

The use of antibiotics is another major cause of recurring vaginal infections. Antibiotics may clear up a bacterial infection initially -- but this isn't a guarantee as bacteria can develop resistance to antibiotics and continue to reproduce. Many antibiotics are killing good bacteria as well as bad.

Using antibiotics to treat bacterial vaginosis also sets off a chain reaction:

1. Antibiotics don't discriminate in which bacteria they kill
2. Beneficial bacteria in the vaginal environment are killed
3. The loss of beneficial bacteria affects vaginal pH
4. Without helpful bacteria, the vagina becomes acidic and increases the risk of a yeast infection

Given the increasing rate of recurring issues, women are turning to a new solution and being pleasantly surprised by the results!

The #1 OBGYN-Recommended Solution for Recurring BV & Yeast Infections

When antibiotics don't work or merely contribute to the problem, what's left for women suffering from BV or a yeast infection?

For many, the answer is boric acid suppositories. Yes, you read that right, BORIC ACID. Pharmaceutical-grade Boric acid has amazing antibacterial and antifungal properties and is completely safe to use as a suppository or externally. Boric acid is especially useful for women who have recurring BV & yeast infections. Research shows that boric acid can be more effective than antibiotics at treating bacterial vaginosis and restoring the vagina's healthy pH state without potential side effects.