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What is Vaginal PH?
PH refers to the level of acidity in the vagina. Ideally, a vaginal PH should be somewhere between 3.5 - 4.5. If your PH is within this range, it indicates that you have the perfect amount of good bacteria in your vagina and no excessive growth of bad bacteria. Having too much bad bacteria can cause things like odor, irritation and even infection.
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Understanding Chlamydia
With it being the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection in the United Kingdom, it is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of Chlamydia. However, at times, that may not even be enough. Chlamydia has the ability to manifest itself differently in each gender and sometimes not at all.
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The vaginal is uniquely sensitive to the growth of both good and bad bacteria. Any time you eat something or use something to wash your body, you are potentially changing the PH level of your vagina and affecting that bacteria. This is why it is not uncommon for doctors to encounter bacterial infections in women.
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Sexually Transmitted Infections and Vaginal Microbiome
The correlation between the female vagina and the bacteria that resides within in it is an ongoing avenue of scientific study. Similar to other parts of the body, we already know that the vaginal microbiome affect a woman’s health in more ways than one. From fighting of sexually transmitted infections to encouraging the reproductive process, vaginal microorganisms play a pivotal role in the female human body.
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Signs of Syphilis and STIs in Women
For women in Katherine and across the Australia and the United States, it is extremely important to know the signs and symptoms of Syphilis and other STIs. The best way to protect yourself while being sexually active is regular STD testing and using protection. However, being aware of what signs of Syphilis and other STIs in women to look for can help to protect you from more long term health problems.
