What happens when your feminine pH balance is off?

If vaginal pH is off-balance, it can lead to bacterial vaginosis (BV), yeast infections, and/or UTIs. Research has indicated that vaginal health and bladder health are interconnected, meaning if vaginal health is compromised it can negatively impact urinary tract health.

What causes a woman's pH to be off?

In a woman's daily life, there are many factors that can cause normal vaginal pH value to become unbalanced, such as unprotected sex, taking antibiotics, vaginal douching, and variations in the menstrual cycle.

Is bacterial vaginosis an STD?

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common cause of unusual vaginal discharge. BV is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI), but it can increase your risk of getting an STI such as chlamydia.

Does cranberry juice help pH balance?

Cranberry juice, citrus fruits, soy products, and leafy greens are all excellent choices for maintaining a healthy pH balance and fighting off infections.

Does it smell if your pH balance is off?

Signs that something is off include itching, discharge and fishy smell. One thing to note is that these signs don't always point to a pH imbalance, so make sure to see your GP if you're experiencing them consistently or for an extended period.

Vaginal pH Balance: What Throws It Off

Does it hurt when your pH balance is off?

burning or pain during urination or sex

Burning or painful urination or during intercourse could be the result of a few different things, many of which are caused by a pH balance off-kilter, such as a UTI, yeast infection, vaginitis, or bacterial vaginosis.

How do you get bacterial vaginosis?

Douching, not using condoms, and having new or multiple sex partners can upset the normal balance of vaginal bacteria, increasing your risk for getting BV.

What drinks are good for pH balance?

Popular alkaline drinks include water, dairy, some juices, some teas, and almond milk.

How do you keep your pH balance naturally?

What does BV discharge look like?

Thin, vaginal discharge that may be gray, white or green. Foul-smelling, "fishy" vaginal odor. Vaginal itching. Burning during urination.

How do I balance down there smell?

Why does my Vigina smell even after a shower?

Vaginal odor can be caused by diet, sweating, menstruation, or pregnancy. It can sometimes also be caused by infections like bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis.

What can I drink to stop discharge?

What foods throw off your pH balance?

Does BV mean poor hygiene?

The cause of BV is not fully understood; it is not caused by poor hygiene.

What does BV sores look like?

BV does not cause bumps, sores, or rashes. Multiple vaginal infections can cause vaginal irritation. BV is characterized by increased and foul-smelling or “fishy” vaginal discharge. Vaginal discharge is usually thin (and sometimes foamy), gray, greenish, yellow, or white.

Can BV turn into chlamydia?

For every one additional episode of BV, the risk of acquiring chlamydia and gonorrhea infections increased by 13% and 26%, respectively. A monotonic dose-response relationship was also noted between antecedent BV and subsequent chlamydia and gonorrhea infection.

How do I check if I have BV?

Take a sample of vaginal discharge.

This sample will be tested for "clue cells." Clue cells are vaginal cells covered in bacteria. These are a sign of BV .

What probiotics are good for BV?

Does apple cider vinegar help pH balance in vag?

To remedy this, apple cider vinegar can be applied to the vaginal area to restore the normal pH balance, creating a better environment for good bacteria.

Does drinking a lot of water help your pH balance?

A: Not really. Most of the time, your blood maintains a pH of 7; it falls right in the middle of the pH scale. What you eat and drink only alters the pH of your urine.

What should you avoid eating with BV?

Researchers suggest that high fat intake, particularly saturated fat may increase vaginal pH, thereby increasing the risk of bacterial vaginosis. As you can see in the associated video Bacterial Vaginosis and Diet, most saturated fat in the American diet comes from dairy, desserts, and chicken.