BV Clear is a potent formula designed for clearing BV. Because its strength can cause burning in sensitive or atrophied tissue, it is generally not recommended for postmenopausal women.
Factors Increasing Sensitivity
While many premenopausal women tolerate BV Clear well, sensitivity or burning may occur if there is vaginal atrophy or inflammation. Common factors include:
- Breastfeeding or using birth control/IUDs.
- History of hysterectomy or cancer therapy.
- Perimenopause (typically ages 40–50).
- Conditions such as Lichen Sclerosus, Sjogren’s syndrome, or PCOS.
Choosing Milder Alternatives
If BV Clear irritates, switching to a milder NeuEve product may be more appropriate. Product selection can be guided by age:
- Under 45: Gold
- 45–55: Silver
- 55–70: Silk
- Over 70: Velvet (Sensitive Silk)
Irritation is often temporary and can be managed with the following steps:
- Reduce the Dosage: The suppository can be cut into halves or quarters with scissors. Start with a smaller portion every other day to allow the tissue to adjust. This article shows you how to cut a suppository: How to cut a suppository to reduce the dosage?
- Proper Application: Insert the suppository deeply at bedtime while lying down. This ensures the product remains internal, as leakage onto the external skin is a common cause of burning.
- Relieving Discomfort: If significant irritation occurs, the area can be rinsed with water. It is best to wait 2–3 days for the tissue to calm before resuming with a reduced dose.
- Supplemental Moisture: Using a balm or cream in conjunction with the suppositories can help protect the tissue and reduce sensitivity.
Tips: Inserting the suppository during the day can cause the melted liquid to leak out. The leaked ingredients can cause burning to the skin outside. The tissue inside is not sensitive. The skin outside is. Thus, you need to insert it at bedtime and insert it deep inside and in a lying down position before sleep. This way, it can stay inside for the whole night. On the second day, it will no longer be irritating because the ingredients diffuse with time.
Finally, the suppository delivers nutrients to the atrophied vaginal tissue. Even though some of the nutrients may irritate, nothing is harmful. Compared to mouthwashes like Listerine, the irritation of NeuEve occurs much less. The discomfort, if any, will reduce with time. Please do not worry about it.
Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only. It is about natural products, nutrients, and/or alternative methods for managing discomforts associated with vaginal dysbiosis (imbalance of microbiome, not a true infection or disease). It is not medical advice for the treatment of any disease.