When I first heard that hormone changes could influence vaginal health, I didn’t think much of it. It wasn’t until a friend opened up about recurring bacterial vaginosis (BV) during perimenopause that I started digging deeper. One surprising factor that kept popping up in research? Low estrogen levels. While BV is commonly tied to changes…
I remember the first time I realized something was off—it was one of those relentless summer days, no AC, barely any water, and I kept feeling uncomfortable down there. I brushed it off as just the heat. Turns out, I was ignoring a really important signal: dehydration. Most of us don’t connect the dots between…
Right after my hysterectomy, I assumed I’d be free of all things gynecological—no more periods, no cramps, no worries. But a few months later, something felt off. The familiar, fishy odor returned, along with that watery discharge I hadn’t missed. It felt unfair. How could I possibly have bacterial vaginosis when I didn’t even have…
Let’s talk about something a little too many women are quietly dealing with: recurrent BV. If you’ve ever thought, “Why does it keep coming back just when I think it’s gone?”—you’re not alone. I’ve had my own frustrating rounds of bacterial vaginosis, and trust me, the cycle can feel endless. After getting tested and treated…