pH Test

The good bacteria in your vagina produce a mild acid called Lactic acid. The ideal vaginal microbiome has a majority of just four different species of good bacteria which make acid and a range of other anti-microbial compounds. A slightly acidic vagina means that the most harmful bacteria have a hard time surviving. 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 vaginal discharge usually caused by Bacterial Vaginosis.

It is safe to take these probiotic capsules with any medication. If you are currently taking antibiotics it could be beneficial to take them alongside your prescription and for a period after you have finished. Antibiotics will kill some of the good bacteria in your vaginal microbiome as well as the bad so to get the best benefit from these powerful and healthy strains of bacteria take Ultimate UT or Ultimate V for a few weeks after your last antibiotic to allow them to help re-establish a healthy vaginal microbiome.

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.

Overly high pH levels are a sign of an imbalanced vaginal flora. A high pH typically denotes the presence of bacterial violinosis (BV), an infection. The majority of the time, this infection is accompanied by a thin, grey discharge with an odour that is frequently described as "fishy." It's possible that you have BV even when your pH is high because BV doesn't often cause symptoms. If you are positive that you have BV, try taking Ultimate V. Make sure to visit your doctor if you are experiencing pain or if your discharge has changed colour.

The most frequent reasons why a pH test doesn't work are that it was done incorrectly (i.e., didn't hit 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.

The repopulation of your vaginal flora by Perfect pH takes five to seven days, so you should notice changes throughout that period. To maintain a perfect pH and a healthy vaginal microbiome, you should take them continuously once they are established.

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

The box specifies the shelf life, which is two years at most. To guarantee that our priceless probiotics are completely effective for the duration of their shelf life, they are packaged in moisture-proof blister packing and kept in a regulated atmosphere. We don't keep our probiotics in jars because they all begin to deteriorate as soon as they come into contact with moisture. There is a guarantee that the blister packing will provide maximum effectiveness for the full shelf life.

A pH of 3.8 to 4.5 acidity in the vagina will stop the BV bacteria from taking over. By taking Ultimate V or Ultimate UT regularly, you can keep your pH balanced with our special and potent probiotic strains of Lactobacillus crispatus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus gasseri, and Lactobacillus jensenii.

No, even probiotics classified as Lactobacillus are primarily meant for gastrointestinal health. Vaginal strains of bacteria function very differently from gut germs. The Lactobacillus required by the vagina is quite specialised and differs from nearly all probiotics on the market. These particular, clinically studied Lactobacillus strains are available for Ultimate V and Ultimate UT.

Yes you can. Research shows that the Lactobacillus strains in our probiotics can overcome Candida, the yeast that causes Thrush. A healthy vaginal microbiome, populated mostly with the Lactobacillus found in our products supports vaginal health.

Indeed, you can. Studies have indicated that the prevalence of bacterial vaginal infections (BV) is decreased when your vaginal microbiome is colonised with our Lactobacillus strains of L. crispatus, L. rhamnosus, L. gasseri, and L. jensenii.

The way oral probiotics function is by introducing the right Lactobacillus species and strains into your vagina, which are necessary to keep the pH balanced and your vaginal flora healthy. The probiotics in a capsule are released into your stomach, where they proliferate and develop. Your bottom is the route via which they exit your body. Because your vagina and your bottom are so near together, it's easy for bacteria to enter your vagina and maintain the pH balance and fighting fitness of your vaginal microbiome.

Is it safe to take Ultimate V or Ultimate UT while I'm pregnant? Absolutely, it is. Women are more susceptible to BV or Thrush during pregnancy, therefore keeping your microbiome healthy will help your body fight off these illnesses. According to some study, a vaginal microbiome that is in excellent health can help reduce the risk of a bacterial vaginosis infection during pregnancy, which may lead to preterm birth.