Vulvar Health

The Microbiome You Forgot

Lactobacilli, pH, and why probiotics are not a cure-all.

Priya Ramanathan, PA-CJune 16, 20266 min read
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The vaginal microbiome runs on a small crew of Lactobacillus species. When they thrive, pH stays acidic and most problems stay small.

When to intervene

Recurrent symptoms deserve a clinician, not a supplement aisle.