βWhat you're experiencing isnβt just BVβ¦β
Dr Naidoo leaned in and said softly:
βMost women in South Africa are told itβs just BVβ¦ but thatβs not the full picture.β
βWhatβs really happening is bacterial imbalance β and most treatments only focus on killing bacteria, not restoring balance.β
She pulled her chair closer in that quiet consulting room momentβ¦
βLet me explain it simply.β
She drew three circles.
First: Your protective Lactobacillus β the good bacteria your body relies on β gets wiped out by antibiotics.
Second: Harmful bacteria like Gardnerella move in quickly, taking over the space.
Third: Your vaginal pH shifts from a healthy ~4.0 to 6.0+, creating the perfect environment for ongoing issues.
And this is where it gets worseβ¦ the environment becomes unbalanced β leading to that recurring smell, unusual discharge, and irritation.
I paused and asked, βSo the antibiotics are actually making it come back?β