4. Some Shower Gels and Other Products
Douche gels and washing powders aren’t the only chemically harsh commercial products that can cause an imbalance in the vaginal pH levels – and be one of the subsequent causes for a BV infection. If you experience any symptoms of the condition, which can include itching, discomfort, and discharge, then your first step should take a general overall look at the products you have been using – from your weekly washing powder through to your daily shower gel.
There are many different hygiene products that can irritate the skin and imbalance the pH. This is a likely option if you keep suffering from the same symptoms even though you’ve had them treated before – and the only way to figure out which of the products you use are the likely culprits for this problem would be to eliminate each of them from your health routine individually to see if it helps.