Why Your Balance Shifts
It does not take much to disrupt your natural chemistry. Two of the biggest causes for a shift are antibiotics and high levels of stress.- The Impact of Antibiotics: While these medicines help kill off bad bugs, they often take the "good bugs" with them. Without these helpful bacteria, your pH level can rise, leaving you less protected.
- The Stress Connection: When you are worried or tired, your body produces chemicals that can change the food available for your good bacteria. This can lower their numbers and lead to discomfort.
- Hormone Changes: Stress can also affect your hormones, which play a big part in keeping your intimate area moist and acidic.
- Loss of Freshness: Once the balance is gone, it is common to notice a new scent or a feeling that things are just "off."