How to Support Your Vaginal Microbiome and pH Balance

Supporting intimate health can be simple – a daily women’s probiotic can help maintain health and wellbeing the gentle way.

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Your daily ally for intimate balance and urinary wellness

Most of us know how important the gut microbiome is for health and wellbeing. But your gut isn’t the only place where microbes matter. The body also houses a slew of other microbiomes. Your skin, mouth, nose, urinary tract and intimate areas all play host to their own communities of bacteria, yeasts and other microbes.

10 billion to 100 billion

That’s how many bacteria the vaginal microbiome contains during women’s fertile years.

For women the intimate microbiome – the collection of microbes in the vagina and its surrounds – is important for health and wellbeing. With between 10 and 100 billion bacteria, it helps support intimate health through the fertile years to menopause and beyond. But balance is key.

The most abundant residents of this microbiome are members of a family of bacteria called Lactobacilli. They help maintain a slightly acidic environment in the vagina – around pH 3.5 – which discourages unfriendly microbes and helps support the vagina’s natural defences to keep things balanced.

More than 70%

That’s how much of the vaginal microbiome derives from Lactobacilli, highlighting their importance for intimate health.

Balance matters

Hormonal ups and downs linked to periods, pregnancy and menopause can affect pH levels. Stress, some contraceptives, exercise habits, medication, antibiotics, smoking, tight clothing, panty liners and scented or harsh hygiene products can also disrupt the natural environment. Even sex or dietary changes can tip the scales.

If that balance becomes disrupted – a state called dysbiosis – you may notice signs such as unusual discharge, itching, burning, a change in smell, and/or greater susceptibility to infections. Supporting your vaginal microbiome with a dedicated women’s health probiotic can help maintain or restore balance for long-term comfort and ease.

Your gut-vagina axis - and why it matters

Your gut and your vagina are more closely linked than you might think. Bacteria including several types of Lactobacilli can move between your gut, back passage and vagina. The two ecosystems also ‘talk’ to each other via hormones and natural compounds made by microbes. For instance gut bacteria help process oestrogen which in turn contributes to a healthy balanced vaginal microbiome.

They also work with the immune system, helping to shape the body’s response to unfriendly bacteria, fungi and other microbes as well as inflammation. Research shows that oral probiotics can influence the balance of intimate bacteria helping support natural immune defences from the inside.

One capsule a day – daily support made simple

A dedicated women’s probiotic supplement can be formulated to support the intimate microbiome with:

Live cultures from targeted Lactobacilli strains
Supportive nutrients and plant extracts linked to women’s health

Simply take one capsule a day with water for gentle support for your intimate health as part of your everyday routine.

Meet the strains

Lactobacillus acidophilus (La-14®)

Naturally found in the gut and the vagina
Backed by more than 115 scientific studies, including more than 35 clinical trials.
Helps maintain the natural pH balance of the vagina and supports balance after disruptions such as those described.

Lactobacillus rhamnosus (HN001™)

Well-researched for its role in supporting the immune system
Works with La-14® to help maintain a balanced intimate microbiome and help friendly bacteria hold their ground
Both strains can be detected in the vagina after just two weeks of oral supplementation.

Lactobacillus reuteri (1E1)

Found in the gut, urinary tract, vagina and elsewhere
Helps support the body’s natural immune response
Works with other strains such as L. rhamnosus to help support intimate tissues.

Supportive extras

Cranberry extract and D-mannose: popular urinary wellness ingredients

Cranberry extract and D-mannose are popular urinary wellness ingredients.

Cranberry extract is rich in plant compounds including polyphenols popular for helping maintain the health of the urinary tract.
D-mannose is a type of sugar found in fruits and berries.

A raft of research suggests these two ingredients help stop unfriendly bacteria sticking to the walls of the bladder and urinary tract and support the wellbeing of these tissues.

Vitamins A, B6 and E

Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes and the normal function of the immune system.
Vitamin B6 helps regulate hormonal activity, encourages normal function of the immune system and reduces tiredness and fatigue.
Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Together the formulation provides a gentle, balanced combination tailored to help support women’s health and wellbeing.

Who is it for?

A dedicated women’s probiotic could be for you if you are looking for gentle daily support for intimate wellness and urinary wellbeing.
Are in your fertile years (18–50).
Are sexually active – sex can upset the delicate microbial balance.
Are approaching or have gone through menopause.
Already take a gut probiotic and want added support for your intimate microbiome.

Q & A

How do women’s probiotics differ from gut-only probiotics?

Gut-only probiotics usually contain strains that naturally live in the digestive system while women’s probiotics focus on strains that specifically target intimate tissues.

Can I take it during pregnancy and after birth?

Yes. The ingredients are considered safe but check with your GP, midwife or other healthcare professional first.

When should I take it and for how long?

Once a day with water as part of your self-care routine – there’s no time limit.

Can I take it with other supplements?

Yes. It can sit alongside other supplements that support women’s health, such as probiotics for gut health, vitamin D and targeted menopause support. Speak to your GP or pharmacist if you are unsure what’s right for you.

Top tips

Gently does it. Your vagina is self-cleansing – simply wash the area gently with warm water and pat dry. Say no to scented wipes, soaps and washes.
Let it breathe. Choose cotton underwear and avoid tight synthetics. Minimise the use of panty pads and change out of sweaty or wet underwear or swimwear as soon as you can.
Feed your flora. Cut back on sweets, cakes and pastries, alcohol and red meat and put more veggies, poultry, nuts, seeds, oily fish, soya-based products, herbs and spices and probiotics on the menu.
Limit antibiotic use. They can upset the vaginal flora. Consider a women’s probiotic supplement to help support intimate health.
Lifestyle matters. Manage stress, avoid smoking and practise safe sex.
Avoid untested remedies. Avoid yogurt-soaked tampons, vinegar, salt water, hydrogen peroxide, tea tree oil or garlic in your vagina – they may not help and can do harm.

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How to Support Your Vaginal Microbiome and pH Balance

Your daily ally for intimate balance and urinary wellness

Balance matters

Your gut-vagina axis - and why it matters

One capsule a day – daily support made simple