Alternatively, probiotics have been proposed as adjuvants to antibiotic therapy [[meaning, using
probiotics following the use of antibiotics]]. Several combinations of
metronidazole, clindamycin or tinidazole with lactobacilli probiotic preparations have displayed promising results in BV treatment since they have been associated with high cure rates, low recurrence or quick re-establishment of an healthy vaginal microflora (Marcone et al., 2010; Bodean et al., 2013; Recine et al., 2016).