The vaginal microflora play an essential role in feminine health
The female vagina is colonized by more than 50 species of probiotic bacteria of which lactobacilli are the most common.
A happy healthy vagina is naturally lubricated and has a balance among many kinds of bacteria. Good bacteria keep the vagina a little bit acidic, keeping bad bacteria from growing and fending off infections.
When there is an imbalance of vaginal flora, bad bacteria can thrive resulting in infections such as bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis or urinary tract infections.
Unnecessary antibiotic use, douching, pregnancy, tight pants and infections can all significantly reduce vaginal health.