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Imbalance of the vaginal environment

Sep 27, 2025

Many people, both women and men, believe that vaginal yeast infections or bacterial vaginal infections are the result of poor hygiene. This is probably why those affected are uncomfortable talking about it. After all, who wants to be considered "unhygienic"?

We explain how this imbalance in the vaginal flora (vaginal dysbiosis) occurs. It quickly becomes clear that fungal infections or bacterial vaginosis have little to do with poor hygiene.

Causes of vaginal dysbiosis

Reduction of “good” lactic acid bacteria through the use of antibiotics
Excessive and/or incorrect hygiene
Promoting the growth of germs due to excessively moist and warm environment in the intimate area
Hormonal fluctuations, e.g. due to the contraceptive pill, during pregnancy or during menopause
Diseases (e.g. diabetes)
Increase in vaginal pH due to alkaline body fluids (e.g. blood (menstrual bleeding), semen and lochia after birth)

Symptoms of vaginal dysbiosis

Foul-smelling gray-whitish discharge
Increased vaginal pH (> 4.4)
However, it is also possible to be completely free of symptoms.

Risks of vaginal dysbiosis

Bacterial vaginosis
Vaginal yeast infection

Diagnosis of vaginal dysbiosis

Determine the pH value with an approved pH test at home

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Treatment of vaginal dysbiosis

The goal of treatment is to restore a healthy vaginal environment with a pH of 3.8 to 4.4. A lactic acid treatment can lower the vaginal pH. This low pH creates optimal conditions for lactic acid bacteria to proliferate and maintain a low pH on their own.

Prevention of vaginal dysbiosis

If the pH value is repeatedly too high, lactic acid can be used every one to two weeks to acidify the vaginal flora.

Proper care of the intimate area is fundamentally important. We recommend sparingly cleansing with acidic intimate care products (low pH).

Always seek medical advice

Important note: This article contains only general information and should not be used for self-diagnosis or treatment. It is not a substitute for a consultation with a doctor.

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