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[Mini] Five Factors Affecting Your Vaginal Microbiome | Ep. 107
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We explore the five key factors beyond hormone imbalance that can cause vaginal irritation, infection, and microbiome disruptions that many women experience without clear explanations. This mini-episode provides practical detection strategies and solutions for identifying your specific triggers, with special focus on maintaining vaginal health while traveling.
• Blood sugar spikes provide food for yeast and other microbes, especially when consuming sugar without protein, fiber or fat
• Gut health imbalances and antibiotic use disturb both digestive and vaginal microbiomes
• Estrogen levels affect glycogen availability and infection susceptibility when too high or too low
• Vaginal pH can be disrupted by menstrual products, soaps, fragrances, menstrual blood, and semen
• Compromised immune function from stress or illness decreases your body's ability to maintain microbiome balance
• Choose breathable cotton underwear and appropriate menstrual products when traveling
• Plan ahead for proper sleep, hydration, and nutrition when traveling to maintain immune function
• Prepare protein and fat-forward snacks to stabilize blood sugar during trips
Future you is going to love yourself for planning ahead, and you will feel so much better throughout the day, energy-wise, plus hopefully you won't have as much irritation.
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Vaginal Irritation Factors (00:00:00)
2. Five Key Factors Affecting Vaginal Health (00:01:46)
3. Blood Sugar and Gut Health Impact (00:03:22)
4. Estrogen, pH, and Immune Function (00:07:17)
5. Travel Tips for Vaginal Health (00:09:22)
6. Planning Ahead for Better Outcomes (00:12:36)
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