Let’s be real—bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a total buzzkill. I’ve been there, and if you’ve ever dealt with that odd smell or the annoying discharge, you probably understand the frustration. What’s even worse? You go through the treatment, take the antibiotics like a champ, and bam—yeast infection joins the party. So what gives? Why does…
Antibiotics have always been my go-to when battling a stubborn infection. But after a particularly intense round prescribed for a sinus infection, I started noticing some unexpected changes down there — discomfort, odd discharge, and that unmistakable imbalance you just *know* isn’t right. That experience sent me spiraling into research mode, and if you’ve ever…
So, let’s talk about something a lot of people silently wonder about but rarely bring up: can antibiotics make BV worse? I remember the first time I had BV—there was that awkward itch, a weird odor that wouldn’t quit, and a whole lot of questions. My OB-GYN quickly prescribed metronidazole, and at first, I was…