Your vaginal microbiome can be disrupted by everyday life. Your period, sex, antibiotics, and even hormonal changes can all shift vaginal pH and impact healthy bacteria.
Even products you use daily may play a role. Many soaps and “pH-balanced” cleansers are still too neutral, which can throw off the naturally acidic environment of the vaginal area.
When this balance is disrupted, it can lead to common concerns like bacterial vaginosis (BV) and yeast infections. BV, the most common vaginal infection in people of reproductive age, often occurs when beneficial Lactobacillus levels drop. Yeast infections, caused by an overgrowth of Candida, affect up to 75% of people with vaginas at least once.