INTIMATE BALANCE

Vaginal probiotics are live microorganisms that replenish the vaginal mucosa with beneficial bacteria, displacing and preventing the adhesion of other microorganisms that can cause infection, such as candidiasis. Bacteria that can act as probiotics include lactobacilli and bifidobacteria.

These two common vaginal infections differ in some of the symptoms they cause. While candidiasis causes intense itching, burning and cottage cheese-like discharge (thick, white discharge), bacterial vaginosis produces a greyish or white discharge with a characteristic fishy odour.

Take care of your intimate health by looking after your microbiota and vaginal mucous membranes. To do this, maintain proper hygiene that respects the vaginal pH, without soaps or perfumes; wear loose-fitting clothes made of natural, breathable materials; reduce the use of tampons and other items that can accumulate moisture or are aggressive towards the vaginal mucosa; avoid prolonged contact with damp or non-breathable clothes. Finally, consider the possibility of taking a probiotic for the vaginal flora at high-risk times, such as when taking antibiotic treatment.

Antibiotic treatments can alter the natural balance of the vaginal flora, favouring the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. Therefore, as a preventive measure, it is advisable to take probiotics to help maintain a healthy vaginal microbiota, from the start of antibiotic treatment and until the recommended duration of this preventive treatment has been completed.