• Female Health

  Hi B & Daniel,

  Posted by cayodialysis on June 2, 2023 at 2:01 am

  I want to start probiotics for vaginal health. Kindly help.
  Thanks much

  cayodialysis replied 1 year, 5 months ago 2 Members · 4 Replies
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  Daniel

  Member

  June 2, 2023 at 8:09 pm

  Hey ,

  I would use a broad-spectrum probiotics supplement for that. A good broad-spectrum probiotic supplement that I like is from Klair Labs called Ther-Biotic® Women’s. You can also order this on Fullscript right here.
   
  If you like to know what strains should be in a probiotic supplement for vaginal health, I would like to see at least the next strains since they have been shown to reduce bacterial vaginoses:  Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus reuteri.
   
  There are other strains as well:

  This 2022 review also mentions for example strains the next strains that also have been shown to help with bacterial vaginosis: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus brevis,  L. salivarius subsp. salicinius, L. plantarum and L. Brevis.

  And while we are on this topic: you might find this handout also an interesting read!

  If you are trying to treat a medical condition like bacterial vaginosis it would be wise to rule out vaginal candidiasis first since the approach would differ. Let me know if you would like help with that!

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  cayodialysis

  Member

  June 3, 2023 at 7:41 pm

  Hi Daniel,
  Thanks a million for the info, so helpful.
  Yes I would like help with the ruling out of candidiasis.
  Thanks again

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  Daniel

  Member

  June 4, 2023 at 7:56 am

  Hey ,

  The symptoms of vaginal candidiasis include:
  • Vaginal itching or soreness
  • Pain during sexual intercourse
  • Pain or discomfort when urinating
  • Abnormal vaginal discharge

  Vaginal candidiasis can in, some women develop more severe infections involving redness, swelling, and cracks in the wall of the vagina.

  If you recognize some of these symptoms it is best to take a look at it by a specialist who can actually assess best.

  Meanwhile, we do have this handout that has some recommendations on how to address candidiasis in a natural way. Often with vaginal candidiasis an overgrowth of candida can also be found in the gut and I would recommend additional testing in this case. An OAT (Organic Acid Test) could provide you with more insight into the presence of candida in the gut.

  Things like coconut oil, garlic, peau d’arco, oregano & thyme oil are good antimicrobials and could help you on top of probiotics in this case.

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  cayodialysis

  Member

  June 7, 2023 at 1:20 am

  Hi D,
  Thanks many for the info.

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