Can we talk about PID-related female problems for a sec? I will gladly delete this if it's not allowed. And if female reproductive health issues bother you, please do not read this post!

It seems like I have chronic bacterial vaginosis. I do great when I'm on basic antibiotics. But as soon as I take the last pill, the BV is back in a matter of days.

I'm not looking for hygiene advice, because I've tried it all. It doesn't matter how often I wash my sheets, clothes, and towels. And I don't use a shower pouf at all (I just use a clean hand to spread the soap.) Doesn't matter how often I change my razor or what body wash I use. I've tried it all - including Hibiclens. And I do not wash internally or use anything internally. No tampons, no scented products, no nothing. I know about wiping front to back, all of that. I have also been tested for every possible STD and it's all negative (I don't sleep around anyway.) Been there, done that.

I've been on GammaGard for about 6 months, and I thought it would be better. I haven't missed a single week. But I just had to spend almost $200 because I was having BV symptoms again, and sure enough, that's what it was. I took the antibiotics (and yes, I told them I am immune deficient), and it cleared right up. Within a week, I started getting symptoms again. Same old song and dance.

What am I supposed to do? Has anyone else experienced this?