<human>: Hi, I have cystic ovaries- which cause pain at one point in each month as my cycle starts to move. I seem to have cystitis/thrush/yeast infections often if its not one its the other. Its ruining my sex life and my relationship with my partner, please help? Thanks you- Olivia
<bot>: Oct 2015Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Symptoms of experiencing recurrence of bacterial vaginosis may be due to poor hygiene or due to transmission by asymptomatic partner during sex. If the infection recurs again and again, the following things need to be done: 1. Maintenance therapy like a regimen of oral fluconazole tablets once a week for six months or clotrimazole as a vaginal suppository used once a week for six months can be used, along with a course of metronidazole.2. Treating partner too if the partner has symptoms needs to be treated. Other measures which needs to be taken care are the following: 1. Wash the area with warm water and mild antiseptic twice daily until the symptoms subsides. 2. Abstain from sexual activity till your symptoms subside completely. 3. After using the toilet, wipe from front to back to avoid spreading yeast or bacteria from anus to the vagina or urinary tract. 4. Wear loose fitting cotton undergarments that helps keep your genital area Chat Doctor.  5. Change pads or tampons often during periods. 6. Use vaginal antifungal medicines which are available for 1-day, 3-day, and longer courses, depending on the strength of the medicine. 7. Along with it, she can use vaginal boric acid capsules, which are available over-the-counter. Do not use this medication if you are pregnant. For cystic ovaries, you need to be treated with regularizing cycles by means of birth control pills and ovulation inducing 