Can I put lactic acid on my vagina?

Lactic acid for a healthy vagina Help your body restore an optimum pH in your intimate area. This minimises the possibility of a vaginal infection. Gynofit Lactic Acid Vaginal Gel can be used to treat various vaginal infections. It can also be used to prevent infection and when taking antibiotics.

How does lactic acid work in vagina?

A healthy vagina needs to have certain types of the bacteria lactobacillus, which produce high levels of lactic acid. The study found this lactobacillus make the vagina acidic, which is important in helping to prevent a condition known as bacterial vaginosis (BV).

How long does metronidazole gel take to work for BV?

Metronidazole gel provides quick relief from BV, and starts to clear up symptoms in 2 to 3 days. Even if your symptoms have cleared up, you must complete your entire course of treatment to make sure the infection is completely cleared. Otherwise, you may risk reinfection.

Does lactic acid clear BV?

Objective. The vaginal microbiota in bacterial vaginosis (BV) typically has low abundance of lactic acid producing lactobacilli. Lactic acid has properties that may make it effective for treating BV and/or restoring an optimal lactobacillus-dominated vaginal microbiota.

Can lactic acid make BV worse?

In vitro studies have shown that lactic acid inactivates BV-associated bacteria [17] and pathogens including Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and HIV via mechanisms independent of acidity alone [18–21]. Lactic acid has also been shown to modulate cervicovaginal epithelial cell functions to prevent C.

How do you increase vaginal acid?

Natural remedies to restore balance

  1. Avoiding harsh soaps and douching. Soaps typically have a high pH, and using them to clean the vaginal area may increase vaginal pH.
  2. Taking a probiotic supplement or suppository.
  3. Changing tampons regularly.
  4. Using barrier protection during sex.

Does lactic acid get rid of BV?

The vaginal microbiota in bacterial vaginosis (BV) typically has low abundance of lactic acid producing lactobacilli. Lactic acid has properties that may make it effective for treating BV and/or restoring an optimal lactobacillus-dominated vaginal microbiota.

How did I get bacterial vaginosis?

BV is a result of an imbalance of “good” and “harmful” bacteria in a vagina. Douching, not using condoms, and having new or multiple sex partners can upset the normal balance of vaginal bacteria, increasing your risk for getting BV.