Bacterial vaginosis is a common vaginal infection that affects millions of women of reproductive age and can continue to be a problem for many years, if left untreated.

According to medical experts, the main key causes for a healthy female to develop vaginal infection may be largely due to an overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina which disrupt the pH balance of the vaginal flora.

If you suffer from bacterial vaginosis, then you know exactly how it makes you feel. Bacterial vaginosis can cause several symptoms such as itching, redness, vaginal discharge that is gray or white in color, fishy smelling vaginal odor or inflammation may also develop around the genital area.

For women who suffer from unpleasant vaginal odor, it is extremely important to respond to it as soon as possible to avoid any major health complications.

Fortunately, to treat bacterial vaginosis, there are many remedies available from pharmaceutical antibiotics, anti-fungal drugs to drinking herbal tea and eating healthy.

If you are concern about bacterial vaginosis or would like to get rid of a recurring infection, try the following remedies:

One of the more popular natural remedies for treating bacterial vaginosis is yogurt. Plain yogurt contains Lactobacillus acidophilus that help to control the growth of the fungus to combat yeast infection and bacterial vaginosis. Eating a cup of plain yogurt daily or inserting a tampon that is soak with yogurt can help treat existing vaginal infections.

Another proven cure for bacterial vaginosis and vagina odor is garlic. With its strong anti-fungal properties, garlic has shown to be able to eliminate the harmful bacterial in the vagina and minimize the strong smell of bad vaginal odor. Making a natural garlic paste or inserting a garlic clove in your vagina can help reduce vaginal odor.

Tea tree oil has long been used in the past as a natural remedy by women to help treat vaginal infections. Because of it's strong antiseptic and anti-fungal properties, tea tree helps eliminate the "bad bacteria" that may be causing bacterial vaginosis. The use of suppositories of tea tree oil has proven effective for many women. Another approach would be to add 10 to 12 drops to your warm bath water.

In addition to these natural cures, you may also want to consider some of these changes:

Do not wear tight clothing such as jeans and tight panties. Constricting clothes may cause vaginal sweating which can trap moisture that would encourage bacterial growth, thereby increasing the chances of a vaginal infection.

Consume more water, fruits and vegetables that contain natural antioxidants qualities to help keep the vagina flushed of "bad" bacteria.

If you are sexually active, encourage your partner to use condoms. Bacterial vaginosis can often develop or recur after unprotected sex with a new partner and is more common in women with multiple partners.