What is Gynophilus LP vaginal tablet used for?
From birth, the vagina is colonized by natural bacterial flora. This flora closely resembles that of an adult woman, due to maternal hormones that persist in the child’s body for a few weeks. Then, as these hormones disappear, the girl’s vaginal flora consists of digestive and skin bacteria until puberty.
With the onset of estrogen during puberty, vaginal secretions increase. The young girl’s flora gradually changes to become that of an adult woman. A woman’s vaginal flora consists mainly of a bacterium called Döderlein’s bacillus or lactobacillus. There can be as many as 10 million per milliliter. Lactobacilli belong to the same family as the bacteria used in yogurt production. They naturally protect the vagina.
This dietary supplement restores the vaginal flora. This vaginal probiotic contains Lactobacillus casei rhamnosus Döderleini, which is naturally present in the vaginal cavity of women. These lactobacilli producelactic acid, which helps maintain or restore thevaginal ecosystem by lowering the pH. This medical device comes in the form of a sustained-release vaginal tablet: the tablet dissolves inside the vagina and forms a gel that continuously releases the necessary amount of lactobacilli over 4 days.
The vaginal probiotic helps maintain the proper balance. It is used as a follow-up to a local antifungal or antibiotic treatment; it can also be used concurrently with oral treatment (usually antibiotics).
What is the purpose of vaginal acidity? It keeps germs that cannot tolerate acidity at bay. These germs find the vaginal environment unsuitable and therefore cannot thrive there.In addition, hydrochloric acid produced by vaginal cells combines with an antiseptic—hydrogen peroxide produced by lactobacilli—to form a substance that is highly toxic to sexually transmitted microbes. For example, it attacks the bacteria that cause gonorrhea, the HIV virus, and so on. The risk of STI transmission is therefore lower when the vagina is internally healthy.
How do you use this vaginal tablet?
The vaginal probiotic is used as follows:
- We recommend using 1 tablet every 4 days, at bedtime.
- The tablet should be moistened with a little water to make it easier to insert into the back of the vagina.
- During use, discharge may occur a few hours after inserting the tablet (using a panty liner is recommended).
- Sexual intercourse is possible 8 hours after inserting the tablet.
Read the package insert carefully before use.
Certain infections, such as yeast infections, can occur following antibiotic treatment. These medications do not distinguish between“bad” and“good” bacteria in the vaginal flora. Some women, who are more sensitive than others, therefore develop vaginal infections following such treatment. If this is the case for you, be sure to tell your doctor. He or she can then adjust your prescription to suit your situation.
To take care of your vaginal flora, it’s also important to follow the right habits for your intimate comfort.
What are the ingredients?
Freeze-dried culture of Lactobacillus casei var. rhamnosus Doderleini and lactose.
3 key components:
- A prebiotic that nourishes the Lcr35 probiotic, helping it colonize and multiply.
- A carefully studied single-strain probiotic, Lcr35, which has long been proven to have beneficial effects on vaginal infections.
- Eubiotic: active metabolites that protect Lcr35 and contribute to its effectiveness.
Packaging
Box of 2 vaginal tablets.
Class IIa medical device (CE marked) source: sante-microbiote.fr
Gynophilus LP is a vaginal probiotic.