My microbiota as a woman (test)
Did you know that your vaginal microbiota consists of hundreds of bacteria that help maintain a healthy vaginal environment1?
Every woman’s vaginal flora (a.k.a. vaginal microbiota) is unique, and unlike the other microbiota (such as the gut), the vaginal microbiota is balanced when its diversity is low.2 It’s composition changes throughout a woman’s life1 and also plays an important role in pregnancy.3
The impact of puberty on girl's microbiota
What happens to a girl’s microbiota as she grows up? From early childhood to puberty, the gut, skin, and vaginal microbiota evolve constantly. Diet, environment, hygiene habits, and hormones all play a role.
Discover the impact of puberty on girls' microbiota.
Microbiota changes in womanhood
Explore the gut-brain axis, intimate microbiota, fertility, and inflammation to understand how supporting your microbiota can promote well-being, prevent disorders, and improve quality of life at every stage of adult womanhood.
How can you maintain a balanced microbiota throughout your life?
Microbiota in motherhood: fertility to postpartum
How does the microbiota of the (expectant) mother interact with that of her baby? At every stage of pregnancy and even after childbirth, the microbiota of the mother and child communicate with each other.
Discover the links between microbiota and motherhood.
Microbiota changes in senior woman
How does microbiota affect women’s health as they age? From menopause to longevity, discover how gut, vaginal, urinary, and skin microbiota evolve and influence digestion, immunity, mood, bone health, and more.
Explore the science behind microbiota and healthy aging in senior women.
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Understand how supporting your microbiota can promote well-being, prevent disorders, and improve quality of life at every stage if life
2024: What women know (and don't know) about their vaginal microbiota
Maintain good intimate health habits can help you to keep your vaginal microbiota balanced4, as a disturbed composition (vaginal dysbiosis) has been associated with several diseases like bacterial vaginosis1 and vaginal yeast infection (vaginal candidiasis)6 for example.
Read more to know the different things you can do to keep your vaginal microbiota balanced.
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