The critical role of lactic acid in the vagina
Explore the benefits of lactic acid in vaginal health, from its antimicrobial properties to HIV protection.
Comprehensive review of VagiBiom vaginal suppositories
VagiBiom vaginal suppositories combine probiotics, prebiotics, and hyaluronic acid in a patented formula to naturally promote vaginal health.
What does a healthy vaginal microbiome look like?
A great explanation of the vaginal microbiome and who's who!
Understanding Community State Types
Learn more about community state types of the vaginal microbiome.
What an L. iners vaginal microbiome may mean
We discuss why L. iners can be the dominant lactobacilli species in the vaginal microbiome and what to do about it.
New ideas on treating cytolytic vaginosis (CV)
Learn about some novel treatment strategies for tackling CV. Baking soda isn't a cure! But what is? We discuss.
Using probiotics vaginally – you may need to switch capsules
Here we explain how to switch your enteric-coated or gelatin probiotic capsules into vegetable capsules for vaginal use at home.
Review: Fem-Dophilus probiotics
A review of Jarrow's range of L. crispatus-containing probiotics for vaginal health.
Should I take probiotics on an empty stomach or with food?
Ever wondered how best to take your probiotics? We discuss probiotic bacteria and stomach acid.
Review: FemDophilus – how and why it works
Fem-Dophilus is used to introduce two patented strains of useful probiotic bacteria into the vagina.
Review: Probiotic Purfem – what’s in it
Purfem is a probiotic vaginal suppository.
Study: species of probiotic bacteria in water kefir
A collection of three home-made water kefir concoctions measured in a lab have an assortment of main bacterial colonies.
Review: Klaire Labs Ther-biotic Women’s Formula – what’s in it?
We take a look at the ingredients in this women's probiotic formula.
Review: Klaire Labs Ther-biotic Complete
This probiotic contains a couple of species native to healthy vaginal tracts, however it is more geared toward the gut. We examine.
Donna Plus Flora intima women’s probiotic
Donna Plus Flora is a vaginal probiotic available in Spain that contains vagina-specific probiotic bacteria.
Study: the impact of freezing techniques on lactobacilli survival rates
Can you freeze probiotic bacteria? We find out using a study from food science.
Study: Lactobacilli resistance to low temperatures – can we really freeze kefir?
Freezing kefir or other probiotics isn't necessarily a good idea - strain matters. Here's a small study on four popular probiotic strains and how they fared with freezing.
How pH affects glycogen degradation in the vagina and affects lactobacilli growth
The acidity or alkalinity of the vagina impacts on how glycogen is broken down by amylase. This impacts lactobacilli numbers. We explain how.
Aunt Vadge: pain, yellow discharge, spotting, not resolved by Dalacin
Lactobacillus overgrowth syndrome not responding to strong antibacterials prescribed - what now?
Understanding and treating cytolytic vaginosis (CV) (lactobacillus overgrowth syndrome)
Cytolytic vaginosis is a condition of problematic lactobaillus overgrowth, typically L. crispatus, causing burning and irritation.
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