Vaginal pH Test Kit

The good bacteria in your vagina produce a mild acid called Lactic acid. A slightly acidic vagina means that the most harmful bacteria have a hard time surviving. The ideal vaginal microbiome has a majority of just four different species of good bacteria which make Lactic acid and a range of other anti-microbial compounds. Keeping those harmful bacteria at bay is not only important for general hygiene and comfort but also to helps avoid infection and diseases. A vaginal pH level above 4.5 is an indicator that something may be wrong - the most common consequence of a high vaginal pH is an abnormal and bad smelling vaginal discharge usually caused by Bacterial Vaginosis (BV).

The Vaginal pH self-test is a simple swab. You place the tip of the test against the side of your vagina and remove it. The colour of the small indicator changes depending on your vaginal pH. You compare the colour of your swab with the colour on the chart and this will give you your pH number.

Red-green colour blindness is a relatively common condition. If this describes you, kindly ask a friend or family member to assess the outcomes.

A high pH level (greater than 4.5) is a sign of an imbalanced vaginal microbiome. A high pH typically denotes the presence of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), an infection. The majority of the time, this infection is accompanied by a thin, grey discharge with a bad odour that is frequently described as "fishy." It's possible that you have BV even if you don't have these symptoms but have a high pH.

The most frequent reasons why a pH test doesn't work is that it was done incorrectly (i.e., didn't contact the vaginal wall) or that it's difficult to interpret the results from the chart. If you're not sure how to interpret a colour, try asking a friend or relative. Please tell us if the product is defective, and we will promptly send you a replacement.

A normal, protective vaginal pH is between 3.8 and 4.5. We have an easy to use self-diagnostic pH test which will help you diagnose a vaginal infection. It is important to “Know your number.”

Not all Lactobacillus probiotics are appropiate for your vagina, many are only effective in the gut. Vaginal strains of bacteria function very differently from those in the gut. The Lactobacillus required by the vagina is perfectly specialised and differs from nearly all other probiotics. Our specific clinically studied vaginal Lactobacillus strains are available only in Ultimate V and Ultimate UT.