Can probiotics treat vaginitis?

Bacterial Vaginosis affects one in three women, yet many have not even heard of the condition. Can probiotic supplementation help, and if so, which strains should we use? read more

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) or vaginitis is an infection caused by an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina common in women of childbearing age. Not much is known about what causes BV beyond an overgrowth of bad bacteria in the vagina. read more

There have been many different clinical trials over the years, looking at the efficacy of probiotics in the treatment of BV. It is understood that the Lactobacillus genus is the predominant genus of bacteria found in a healthy vagina, so most trials have centred around one or other Lactobacillus species. read more

Supporting Vaginal Flora with Probiotics. Since bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections are both so often caused by an excess of harmful bacteria in the vagina, it’s important to find ways to support vaginal flora (good bacteria). read more