Lactobacillus rhamnosus is commonly found in the vagina and is a probiotic species believed to be part of healthy vaginal flora. Lactobacillus rhamnosus is thought to have a protective effect on the vagina and urinary tract by excreting biosurfactants that block the adhesion of vaginal and urinary pathogens.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus vulvovaginal colonisation
Jessica Lloyd
Jessica is a degree-qualified naturopath (BHSc) specialising in vulvovaginal health and disease, based in Melbourne, Australia.
Jessica is the owner and lead naturopath of My Vagina, and is a member of the:
- International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD)
- International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH)
- National Vulvodynia Association (NVA) Australia
- Australian and New Zealand Vulvovaginal Society (ANZVS)
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)