{"id":1318,"date":"2021-12-31T09:23:34","date_gmt":"2021-12-31T09:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/womens-healthcare-of-boca-raton\/?p=1318"},"modified":"2025-05-21T12:03:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T16:03:26","slug":"what-can-throw-off-your-vaginal-ph-balance-how-to-restore-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/womens-healthcare-of-boca-raton\/what-can-throw-off-your-vaginal-ph-balance-how-to-restore-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Balance Your Vaginal pH"},"content":{"rendered":"

The vaginal pH is a measurement that indicates whether the vagina is acidic or basic. This can range from 0 to 14, where if the pH is less than 7, the vagina is considered acidic, and if it is more than 7, it is basic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, what can throw off your pH balance? How do you use a vaginal pH balance test?<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we’ll talk about vaginal pH in more detail and what you can do to maintain a healthy balance. We\u2019ll also discuss when to contact your <\/span>women\u2019s health clinic<\/span><\/a> about your vaginal health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Considered A Healthy Vaginal pH?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The vagina is moderately acidic, as its pH level is between 3.8 and 4.5, but this depends on the individual’s stage of life.<\/span><\/p>\n

For instance, women who are aged between 15 and 49 and are during their reproductive years usually have a vaginal pH of less than or equal to 4.5. The levels tend to be higher before menstruation or if the patient has gone through menopause.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That said, an acidic vagina creates a protective environment, as it reduces the chance of a person having an infection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Furthermore, if the pH level is above 4.5, unhealthy bacteria can grow in the vagina, and this increases the risk of the following infections:<\/span><\/p>\n