THE IMBALANCED VAGINAL MICROBIOME DIARIES

Lactobacilli microbes live in the vagina and secrete lactic acid and hydrogen peroxide, which provide the vagina its acidic pH level.Importantly, certain types of hormonal contraceptives can change the vaginal microbiota. There's a consistent association among oral contraceptive use plus a decrease in widespread bacterial vaginosis.29,39,40 Some st