Will HLC Probiotics make my BV odor "worse" before getting better?

Q: Can the HLC Intensive probiotics make my discharge, yeast, BV symptoms, odor "worse" before they get better?

A. Yes, symptoms can become worse before becoming better. This is known as "die-off" and is what it sounds like. In other words, the bad bacteria are being killed by good bacteria- like a war of good versus evil. In order to vie for survival, bad bacteria will secrete toxins which can cause some worsened symptoms. Also, the probiotics are re-implanting in your gut. In some cases, bacteria will move into your vagina for a "new" place to survive. I believe this is what is happening in your case.

The best thing to do is to continue your regimen (assuming symptoms are not intolerable), restrict sugar as much as humanly possible, consider several probiotic suppositories—Yeast Arrest and CandaClear, and rest, eat lots of healthy green veggies and organic meats, healthy fats, and drink supportive teas such as green, chamomile, Pau d' arco, etc. non-chlorinated water.

You may also benefit from a plant antimicrobial to assist in killing the bad bacteria. It acts like a regular antibiotic, without killing your good bacteria.

Alli-cinn, by Pharmax is our most popular and effective antimicrobial, made with the active ingredient in garlic and cinnamon bark oil—both potent anti-bacterials.