Did you know that the health of your vagina (I prefer to call her *yoni) has its own unique microbiome? In fact, your overall health impacts your vaginal ecology and vice versa, which creates a very important internal ecosystem. Vaginal health is so vital that it is considered a sixth vital sign.
The Symptoms of a Disrupted Vaginal Microbiome:
- You experience chronic pelvic pain and infection, UTIs, vaginal itching and irritation, yeast, Gardnerella, Group B Strep infections, vulvovaginitis (overall inflammation and irritation of the vagina, the vulva, or both), or vaginal dryness.
- Painful sex.
- You have used antibiotics, singularly or chronically.
- Infertility issues (conception difficulties, implantation issues, and miscarriages).
- You have PCOS - Elevated androgens are closely related to vaginal dysbiosis.
- You did / currently have an IUD.
To learn more, tune into this episode of the Peace. Love. Hormones. podcast and/or read our research article on this topic.
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