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Vaginal ph of 5

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dd59946
dd59946

I just tested my vaginal ph, and I got a 5. Isn't that bad in terms of vaginal ph? 

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  • S62473
    S62473 dd59946

    Posted

    normal range is 3.8-4.5 anything can higher can be indicative of an infection. I've been looking for testing strips. What kind do you use?

  • reb94020
    reb94020 dd59946

    Posted

    I got mine on Amazon. They have a lot of options if you search vaginal ph test kit.
  • dd59946
    dd59946

    Posted

    You know what, I believe I may be coming down with a yeast infection. I just finished my antibiotics. I've been eating yogurts, taking jarrow d., and drinking kefir. Could I have been overdoing things? Could it come back after I treat the yeast?  I just pretty much take clean fingers, and a ph test strip then collect the fluid. I have those hydrion strips. 

  • dd59946
    dd59946

    Posted

    I think I may be coming down with a yeast infection. Has anyone ever come down with a yeast infection after taking antibiotics? I've been also eating yogurts, and drinking kefir, and taking probiotics..could I be over doing it?

  • dd59946
    dd59946

    Posted

    I ordered the ph strips from Walmart. I read somewhere that you can just use clean fingers, and a test strip to test. 
  • S62473
    S62473 dd59946

    Posted

    Yes. Yeast infections are very common after taking antibiotics 
  • lisa58684
    lisa58684 dd59946

    Posted

    Five could still be fine, my tests are always 6-7
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