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AV Rescue is an oil-based herbal blend and capsule kit, made to support the vaginal environment when aerobic bacteria have the upper hand. Nut-free formula.
Formulated by naturopath Jessica Lloyd and the My Vagina practitioner team, drawing on over a decade specialising in vaginal microbiome health. It is used in our own clinic and refined continually based on clinical results and fresh research.
AV Rescue kit contains
- 50ml bottle of liquid AV Rescue blend
- Dropper cap for easy dispensing
- 50 pure vegetable capsules
- Reusable, washable applicator
How to use AV Rescue
Use the dropper to fill a capsule with the blend, load it into the applicator, and use as directed in the guide.
For the full step-by-step method, see how to use AV Rescue.
For complete instructions and support, the Killing BV program walks you through the whole process — and it is free to join.
AV Rescue ingredients
- Organic cold-pressed olive oil (Olea europaea)
- Sida (Sida acuta) extract
- Cryptolepis (Cryptolepis sanguinolenta) extract
- Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) extract
- Perilla (Perilla frutescens) extract
- Green tea (Camellia sinensis) extract
- Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) extract
- Sea buckthorn oil (Hippophae rhamnoides)
- Disodium EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid)
Safety and warnings for AV Rescue
- Not compatible with latex condoms or diaphragms — the oils can weaken latex
- Do not use when trying to conceive
- Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients
- Do not eat
- Does not contain any animal products or byproducts
Storage of AV Rescue
- Keep out of reach of children
- Refrigerate after opening (oils will oxidise faster outside of the fridge)
- Store in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight and heat
- Always close cap tightly
- Use within three months of opening
If it keeps coming back
When something keeps returning, it usually points to an underlying driver rather than a one-off.
Our free support assessment is the best place to start — tell us what is going on and we will point you in the right direction.
Diagnosis is best guided by a test rather than symptoms. A diagnosis by your doctor and utilising an at-home vaginal microbiome test is the reliable way to know what you are dealing with.
Pairs well with
Many people use a V-Spot vaginal probiotic alongside, and keep vaginal pH strips on hand to track how things are going.
Isobel –
I’ve been waiting a while to write this review – I wanted to make sure the product worked, and it did! It took a while of using it on and off, but I had a severe case of AV for almost 3 years. One doctor told me I had DIV, but couldn’t help me. In fact, not one doctor I saw was ever able to help me, Finding and trying this treatment quite literally saved my life. AV is awful and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone – it destroyed my mental health and my entire life – I couldn’t go to the gym, I couldn’t swim, I couldn’t be intimate, I couldn’t walk more than half a mile without wanting to kneel over from the pain. No doctor seemed to have a clue about this condition – and I saw a LOT of them.
I had all kinds of discharge, from watery to green, burning ALL THE TIME, redness, soreness, and even pelvic pain.
At my worst point I had e faecalis, e coli and strep and ZERO lactobacillus. I was in agony 24/7. It hurt at first to use this product, but I took it slow, took breaks, let my tissues adjust to the treatment.
When I got my first negative test after about a month of using this, I was still sore, which confused me, but I now understand AV isn’t curable simply by getting rid of the bacteria, you need to address tissue healing, which is exactly what this product does. I no longer use this product as I am 100% healed, I just use the calendula pessary once or twice a fortnight to keep things feeling good and calm.
I did buy some disposable applicators as I didn’t like the idea of washing the same one over and over. It hurt immensely using an applicator at first because I was so sore and inflamed, but it got better the longer I used the treatment.
The bottle doesn’t quite cover 50 capsules in my experience, maybe closer to 35. I also on some nights, only filled the pessary half way if I needed a pick-me-up after my period (which usually caused a flare) or I was a little too sore for a full one.
I can’t really put into words how grateful I am to the MV team. To Danielle, who I had a consultation with and who went out of her way to really understand what was going on with me, and made me feel seen and understood in my condition, in a way no other professional ever had. And to the support team who helped me with questions when I had them. (The chatbot was also very useful in my times of need).
I swear by all of the MV products, and I’ve been trying to spread the word as much as possible because I truly believe these products are the future of being able to help women with these frustrating and often misunderstood conditions. I also used the amelia v-spot probiotics, but I only needed to use about 10 in total over the course of a few months, which was amazing! This website is a blessing, it made me feel so less alone – and if it wasn’t for AV rescue I’m not sure where I would be today. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!! This gave me my life back!!!!!
Nicole Bassett –
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Got my Evvy results back showing a lot of E. faecalis and Klebsiella with very low lactos, which matched what I’d been dealing with for months after my ex entered my ‘back passage’ by mistake (short story, it was a s*x mishap), it’s been a nightmare of hellish proportions. The helpful woman in the support team, Victoria, looked at my results and recommended AV Rescue plus because of my swelling and severe pain, to start gently with some on the lips and entrance only, gently applied with a fingertip.
But actually I just went ahead and did the internal treatment! I filled the capsule each night, and used one per night internally and some rubbed on my lips. The applicator made it easier to insert than I expected honestly, the process was easy but I did use lube. I must say the solution did sting quite a bit, as I was pretty swollen and sore, but what’s worse? I was already in so much pain, I couldn’t have cared less, if the devil himself had promised me a cure, I would have let him up there too, not just rub himself on the outside LOL! Thankfully the next day I did think my lips were a little less red and angry. Slightly.
Each day after the night treatment, I felt progressively better, less pain and swelling, calmer, I was so happy but also nervous, per my experience with strong antibiotics not helping. By day 4 the burning was way less intense and I started to feel significantly better, much much calmer, in fact my whole pelvis felt like it breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed! It did truly feel like the bacteria were being cleared out, which was really encouraging. I don’t think I can adequately express how much pain this has caused me, my doctors, yes multiple, have tried several strong antibiotics and it just comes right back as if they were a drop in the ocean. I have felt so hopeless.
I followed the regime very strictly and did the whole seven nights then took a break for one day (about 36 hours), where there was some brown discharge leftover, but about 90% less pain. I did exactly seven treatments more but I feel like that underlying 10% pain was actually gone after only another 48 hours max and my lips weren’t red anymore, they looked totally normal. I kept going to finish the course, and am very VERY happy to report that I am now the proud owner of a vagina that isn’t trying to kill me. For now.
When I can afford it, I want to do another test to see what my biome looks like now, but as it stands, I feel ecstatic to just feel better, I would even be happy with the 90% solution if that was my cross to bear, that was mild in comparison to what I was having before (swelling, burning like hell, feeling like I was scraped out with a razor blade). Thank you to My Vagina, I can’t believe that a herbal remedy has done what strong drugs couldn’t, you guys should be very proud of yourselves!!! Your website is incredible and you’re truly doing good in the world. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Anonymous –
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Diagnosed CV last winter. Burning worsens at middle of month/ovulation. Can hardly walk around. Saw online someone using this for CV with good results. Only use when burning. Very soothing. Can recommend.
Amie Meltzer –
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Did the 7 night course and honestly impressed. No burning, the oil base is comfortable. My microbiome test showed I had aerobic vaginitis and this was what the support team recommended for it. Discharge was way better by night 4. Used the oral formula too. Curious to see how long the relief lasts but so far so good. 10/10 would recommend.
Hazel W. –
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I had a nasty reaction to antibiotics last time I took them (Macrobid) and I am scared to try again, and my amazing doctor suggested booking with Jessica Lloyd, but she’s not taking new patients. I decided to wait to book with one of the other naturopaths and try the AV Rescue and the companion oral AV Formula. It really worked! Was so relieved to find something that wasn’t going to send me to the ER or give me a yeast infection on top of everything else 😖. I’ve tried a lot of alternative remedies for UTIs and AV, some help, but nothing like this. Thank you for making such great remedies! I am telling all my friendsabout this website, so helpful! ☺️
Anonymous –
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Better but not perfect. The worst of the scent is gone which I’m grateful for but I’m on my second round now to see if it can clear it completely. Liquid stings at first which is unpleasant. The applicator is helpful but perhaps more than one is better for infections rather than washing the same one??? I have bought myself more disposable applicators. Will update if the second round makes the final difference but I’m not holding my breath. Average/slow shipping. I didn’t realise they were on the other side of the world!!!!
maggie pomales-gangel –
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Mi hermana fue la que me dijo que lo probara porque a ella le funcionó. Yo ya estaba desesperada con la irritación y el ardor, probé mil cosas antes. Lo usé toda la semana como dice ahí y como al cuarto día ya no me molestaba tanto. Nadie habla de esto y varias de mi familia han tenido lo mismo. Ya se lo recomendé a dos amigas.
sarida kainulainen –
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Burns. Threw in the trash. Waste of money.
Anonymous –
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got my mirena IUD put in and started having burning issues. ik this happens to some people but mine wasn’t going away so went to the clinic and got diagnosed with av. ordered this on a whim after reading reviews and honestly shocked it worked so fast. used the whole week of capsules and by the end the feeling was basically gone. iud is staying and i’m good now. 10/10
Anonymous –
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I got tested through MicrogenDX and confirmed E. faecalis. Bought the AV Rescue and used it for the recommended time. Definitely saw improvement, the discharge changed and burning decreased significantly. But I’m not 100% symptom free yet. Wondering if I should do another round or if my body just needs more time. The product itself is well-made and the instructions are clear. I just wish there was more guidance on what to expect after the first use or whether a second round is normal. Help?
Elvie P. –
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This stuff works GREAT and I can recommend it. I’ve had AV for months and antibiotics only make me feel horrible, so finding this website was like a gift from the heavens. I am over 95% healed after using these and I couldn’t be happier. Still healing but can 100% recommend this company and product. THANK YOU!!!! 💝
rhonda e. –
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At first after a day I thought it wasnt working, but I kept on using it – as another person on reddit said she noticed her bad odor and itchy symptoms changed before the got better, which meant it was working.
So yes after about 5 or 6 days, kinda a week. I noticed the itch went away almost completely and that AV disgusting odor was gone. I am in peri menopause and this stuff works!
megan –
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I used this for bv because Im allergic to bee propolis and it worked I only used one veggie cap every other night and overall used 5 total and pH is perfect now for 3 weeks even with my cycle nada zip nuthin so very happy girl over here!
Anonymous –
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Finally something that actually works that isn’t 5 billion rounds of antibiotics from my dumba$$ dr causing so much yeast I could start a cottage cheese business 🙌 Can definitely recommend to any of u ladies with e coli e fecalis klebsella
Natalia Tolbert –
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My naturopath actually recommended this specific brand after I tested positive for Enterococus through a microbiome test she ordered, which explained my symptoms perfectly. I was hesitant about trying herbal treatment internally as I have never inserted anything, but she walked me through exactly how to use it and what to expect. I’m really glad I listened to her and got over being scared! Three weeks later my symptoms are basically gone. Once I got the hang of insertion (yes I’m a vag noob) it was super easy and didn’t hurt or anything.
Anonymous –
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Anonymous –
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Didn’t work
Sherri Nikolett –
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So my friend used this and kept going on about it. I finally ordered it because my vagina was driving me nuts and I was over the whole doctor thing, doesn’t work. The capsules are a bit fiddly to fill but you get used to it. Anyway it worked?? Like actually worked. A week of using it and the burning just… stopped. It’s been about three weeks. I keep waiting for it to come back but so far nothing. My friend is very smug about being right lol. This company seems legit.
Caitlin Bourque –
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After dealing with this problem for nearly two years and trying antibiotics twice plus several over-the-counter options, I was starting to think this was just my pathetic reality. I found My Vagina and the AV formula through sheer desperation, and the information actually explained what was happening to me in a way that made so much more sense, so I decided to try it with a probiotic. I am happy to report that after two weeks of nighttime treatments, I think my problem is solved! My V is settled, and it feels much more peaceful and healthy, and FRESH than it has been for a while.
The whole website has been a true godsend for me, and the support desk is one of the most helpful I’ve come across. Caring, friendly, she literally listened to what I said and responded like a real human, not a useless generic AI bot copy paste response. I’m so grateful to have found you guys, THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR WOMEN!
KA –
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I used this at the same time as oral antibiotics to support healing. Easy to use. WHatever did the trick did the trick!
Stephana kunets –
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My sister is nurse practitioner and she recommended this product to me when I was complaining about my infection from when I was with this guy. She said it was good option for what I had (she did a test and it came back positive for vaginitis and bacterial infection but not an sti). I was little nervous trying something random off the internet but I trust her opinion, she’s the medical professional!!!
I could feel difference. The burning went away, the discharge cleared up. After using 2 caps 4 days I felt honestly normal again which has been a life saver. It’s been two weeks and it has stayed good. I’m happy with this product.
Carla –
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Este producto está muy bien. Es un líquido espeso que no mancha ni deja residuos. Súper práctico.
wanderlust.em –
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Having a baby completely changed my vaginal health and honestly nobody warned me about that part lol. Feeling way more like myself again. Would recommend to other postpartum people going through this.
morgan mcdonald –
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i spent ages reading the product page and reviews and looking up all the ingredients before ordering. i liked that they actually list what’s in it instead of hiding behind vague secret ingredient bs be real man. got the oral formula too since it made sense to treat from both ends, i also have digestion problems ibs type issues. not expecting miracles there but people said it had helped them before in that way. used the suppository every night for a week, the burning and stinging feeling got noticeably better very fast like from day 1 and that foul rotten meat scent sorry tmi has not returned thank the lord above for this mercy that is DEVILS PERFUME ON DATE NIGHT wth. now a couple weeks out and things are still good and my last tx was 1.5 wks ago. i care about knowing what i’m putting in my body and this ticked that box. it came really fast in 3 days and thankfully no giant sign on the delivery box saying anything about vaginas lol. if that odor never returns i’ll seriously post on a billboard to express my feelings of love for yall. av is no joke.
Zabrina Conlon –
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I emailed the support team before ordering because I have a Mirena and wanted to make sure these products are safe to use. They got back to me really quickly and answered everything I asked instead of just sending a generic FAQ link. That honestly sold me on ordering. And then the product actually worked which was almost a surprise at this point because I’d tried so many other things, but the reviews seem fairly positive so worth a try. Used it for a week and the irritation I’d had for months just calmed right down. It’s been five weeks and still good. Already told a few friends about this company.
Tamara Skowronek-Górka –
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My husband and I are going through IVF and all that entails and a detailed microbiome report flagged E faecalis as a potential problem. My OBGYN (who is very open minded and has an excellent reputation) has recommended this particular AV Rescue formula to many of her patients in the exact same situation as me, with good results. I am not particularly fond of snake oil herbal remedies but I trust my doctor and did the full course. I also inserted a V-spot probiotic each day, and the results are very good! The E faecalis went from high to low and my healthy bacteria counts are way up. I’m really happy, and can now wipe a bad microbiome off the list of possible barriers to my pregnancy.
Anonymous –
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Made the burning worse. Stopped using after 2 nights. Do not recommend for sensitive skin.
Taryn Leon –
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Four years. FOUR YEARS of this. The pain, the smell, the funky discharge, the feeling like something was just wrong down there all the time. I won’t even get into how many doctors I have wasted money on. The US healthcare system is a freaking scam, why is it SO impossible to solve women’s health problems like they would mens? I’m totally over it.
Anyway I’m writing this because I’m one month in with no symptoms and I actually cried about it yesterday and figured I should tell yall about it! I used a capsule every night for a week, it stung a tiny bit the first night but nothing after that. By day three things felt different. Not perfect yet but different in a way nothing else ever had been.
I also got the oral formula but I knocked it over after ONE DAY 😠 If you’ve been suffering for years like me just try it. I know you’ve probably heard that before about a million things but this one was different for me, and is natural so for once I didn’t get a raging yeast infection. Will probably need to use it again, my body is not a temple, but there’s still over half a bottle left and so far so good!
Agnes Pearson –
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I found this site after a recommendation from my doctor, who suggested I contact the support desk and provide my health overview, which I did, to ask for their opinion on the best treatment recommendation. Just wow. I recommend all you ladies do this if you aren’t sure what treatment to use, they were beyond helpful.
I purchased the AV Rescue suppository and the AV Oral Formula. I can 100% recommend these products as a team, at least from my own personal experience. I did have my doubts, but I trust my doctor and to honest we had run out of options.
My strategy with this treatment was to use it both ‘upstairs and downstairs’, twice daily each, and after the first day I felt like my burning reduced by about 30%, but by day 2, I could tell it was working past my optimism and placebo, more like 60%.
I am now onto day 6 and I had to come here to report because my symptoms have gone 100% and I feel normal for the first time in about 2 years. I could cry. Honestly.
I am well aware that my hopes and dreams are ever present, the perfect cure (does it exist…) and despite many failed treatments over the last three months, I do believe I can be cured. I hope this is it.
Really good experience here! I hope yours is too, and I can say, WORKS! 🤍
Anonymous –
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BURNED!
Nessy P. –
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I actually can’t live without the av rescue herbs, don’t stop making it! I caught av from a partner who did an*l to v*ginal without asking permission, and now I struggle with utis and av, it’s a total nightmare, but I am slowly healing with myv’s strong-*ss herbs! Shout out to Veronica, thank you SO much for your advice, I would be in a frigging ditch without you.
Marilyn Nancrede –
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I used the AV Rescue blend with the Fennelope alternating nights for around 3 weeks consistently, with very good results that I would like to share. I haven’t had a menstrual cycle for around 15 or so months and am in menopause now, and this means I do need to repeat treatments every so often to top up the positive effect, but that’s very managable and not an burden at all.
My husband has been so patient and kind through all of this but after three years of burning pain during intimacy and honestly, at times, disgusting symptoms that made me hate my body, I was starting to truly believe I just had to live like this for the rest of my life. This was “menopause” “old age” “goodbye happy life”. (I am only 55!)
I was so dry, wiping sometimes made me bleed. I was so sore all the time, it was miserable. Intimacy was simply out of the question. I thought I was going to go crazy. My husband and I have always been very active, it’s been a source of great joy for us in our 30 year marriage. I’ve never even had a yeast infection before so to say I was completely unprepared for the changes to my body due to menopause would be a huge understatement.
In my online support group, the consensus for my situation (menopause combined with aerobic vaginitis) was this AV Rescue blend for the bacteria and the Fennelope fennel and sea buckthron oil in cocoa butter for the dryness and delicate shrinking bits. Another option was the Neueve AV suppository with sea buckthorn, but they are incredibly expensive for so few applications.
I am now in a far better place in every way and it’s now about eight or so months past. I use the Fennelope for when I feel dry and uncomfortable, and I use AV Rescue formula when I have any hint of unpleasant odour, which thankfully is only every few months, if that. The two situations often occur together, so I do Fennelope first (which sometimes resolves my symptoms in one or two treatments) and then the AV Rescue as needed.
I’m truly grateful for the amazing supportive community of women online and their recommendations, I would have been lost without them, and of course My Vagina for the products and wealth of information about my body that have made the world of difference to my life. The world needs more like you!
I am deeply grateful that my journey led me to such a positive outcome for myself and my marriage, and I am shocked at how little I knew about my body before menopause compared to now, night and day. Even though my body isn’t the same as it used to be, I am getting used to the “new me” and can enjoy life again. Being active with my husband is again a wonderful pleasure, though we do have to be a little more careful these days! Thank you to all of you at My Vagina for the wisdom and support. 🥰
FS –
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Guys I love this stuff, it’s SO effective. I’m using it for mid-cycle burning (CV?) and I have to confess I’m a little addicted!
Katherine Donald –
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Didn’t work for me.
Isobel Powell –
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I’ve had problems on and off for years, vadge, bladder, all of it, and just learned to live with it, which looking back is rather sad. My GP was never particularly helpful, kept prescribing the same crap but it always comes back. Everything too close together down there? Bugs love my vadge? Who knows. My aunt recommended this website, and had succss with this, all the women in my family have some version of these regular ‘down below’ infections.
My vadge now has much less irritation, less discharge, and my bladder twinges and twitching settled which was unexpected but appreciated. It’s been a month since I needed to use it and I feel better in ways that are hard to explain. When you’ve had this as long as I have (all teen/adult life) The feelings of infection living in your body tissues is a sort low level ‘awareness’ all the time. Bladder feels heavy, every organ in my pelvis seems to be about to pop off any minute. I only wish I’d found this sooner instead of just putting up with it, but oh well, should of listened to my mother LOL.
Cfluff –
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Saved my 🐱 I had horrible AV symptoms for 2 years it was humiliating and so bad for my mental health. I couldn’t find anything that worked until I found this website and purchased this product. I ended up having to do 3 rounds but finally my Av is gone and I have normal discharge again! Thank you thank you thank you Myvagina for all this incredible free information and these healing treatments!
fx –
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My bf did b*tt to v@g and ended up with av, since learnt my lesson lol this cured me, plain box too so my flatmate didnt ask questions
Raj –
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OMG the Fennelope and AV blend are literally life changing! I pretty much feel back to normal after almost 6 months of vagina agony!
PetaGriff –
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I didn’t even know I had AV until I had my appointment with the My Vagina practitioner and the treatment was easy and worked! Would recommend this company, and Jessica Lloyd.
K.x –
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This AV mixture is the only thing that has cleared my symptoms so far and the box had nothing weird on the outside either, thanks a whole bunch my V!
PR –
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I have chronic UTI and ongoing AV, and I was using this blend with good results for many months.
But then, they changed their formula from coconut oil to almond oil without telling anyone and I am allergic to nuts. As you can imagine, this has not gone well. I bought a few new bottles, as I use a lot of it because it was so helpful, but then I had a horrible reaction and didn’t understand why until I checked the ingredients and saw they had changed it.
I am super disappointed in this company, why would you change a blend without announcing a huge change in formula to a highly allergic ingredient for so many people.
I emailed them about it because I wanted a refund for the bottles I had bought, which they gave to me, but this was not a good experience and caused me a lot of pain with my allergy. I’m lucky I didn’t have a worse reaction.
The customer service person said they regularly modify their formulas as they are a working clinic and are constantly improving their recipes, and all ingredients are listed on the labels, sort of making out like it was my fault for not checking the labels every time I bought the same product.
She offered to make me up a special batch with coconut and send it to me free of charge but I said no, I was just done with it by then.
I was getting really good results from the coconut based mixture, so I’m giving three stars, the thing works, but frankly I was pretty upset by the whole experience. If you have allergies, keep on top of the ingredients, they may change without warning.
ping –
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AV treatment worked, I used it for three treatment weeks, now all done and dusted —- perfecto mwah
Tippy Smythe –
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The AV blend helped me get rid of my 2 years Enterococcus faecalis infection. You have been a life saver.
Emilia –
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I am now six months past my AV infection that had been plaguing me for months, this blend works!!! So happy!!!
WR –
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Thank you for all your help. You’ve been MORE helpful than any of the medical professionals I’ve consulted with over the years. I have now been AV free for six months and, wow, what a relief. Thank you for your amazing resources and support, it has been invaluable. I used the AV suppositories.