

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

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.

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 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
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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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