Downstairs area

I’ve never had any issues downstairs issue before but after birth I’m noticing maybe my Ph is off? This is new territory for me do most people use a body wash or vitamin for this sort of thing?

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Id talk to a doctor for the best advice on this.

I’m 10 months PP on the mini pill I do have a doctors appointment and a pap in may just having weird periods. I keep very clean just curious if the vitamins or wash do anything for your downstairs health 🤷🏻‍♀️

Probably bv. I used to get it a ton when I was with my cheating ex. If that’s a possibility for you just be alert. When they go mess w another woman and then mess with you it can throw off your ph. It can also be caused by irritation from soaps or your underwear. Definitely don’t try any new soaps, just use ur regular preferably unscented & wear breathable cotton panties. But Dr is the best thing, it’s not something that clears up fast on its own.

Even if you are on BC do not let him cum inside- semen is not the same PH as the vagina and unbalances it causing issues. Vag needs to stay a lil acidic for it to do its thing and be self cleansing. Things like blood, soaps, semen can disturb that balance and create problems
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