 [ Symptoms ] is there pain associated with bacteria vaginosis i am a 58 year old female had hysterectomy about 6 weeks ago noticed discharge with fishy odor and cramping pain could the pain be associated with the bacteria vaginosis [ Disease ] if you are looking for natural methods i am sorry to say there is nothing safe 100 you can use condoms as a method but it does not guarantee of course to prevent conceiving about the period regulation you can do exercise yoga and meditation to help regulate them as irregular periods are sometimes due to nervousness and stress