BalanceActiv Mechanism of Action

BalanceActiv contains lactic acid, which acidifies and keeps the vagina within an acidic pH 3.8 and 4.5 providing an ideal environment for growing off "good" bacteria (lactobacilli). It also contains glycogen which provides nutrients for lactobacilli. Due to this rapid restore in the vaginal flora balance, BalanceActiv normalize and rapidly treats unpleasant odour, irritation and excessive discharge.
Bacterial vaginosis: The micro-organisms that colonize the vagina are collectively referred as the vaginal flora. The primary colonizing bacteria of a healthy woman are Lactobacillus ("good" bacteria). The amount and type of bacteria present have significant implications for a woman's overall health. The pH of the vagina is normally acidic (pH 3.8-4.5). This is maintained by the metabolism of glycogen which is transformed by lactobacilli into lactic acid. A normal vaginal flora aids in the prevention of vaginal infections by maintaining an acidic pH (<4.5) that is unfavourable for the growth of "bad" bacteria.
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an infection caused when too much of certain bacteria change the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina.
There are number of condition that may upset the natural acidity of the vagina such as: fluctuation of hormone levels during menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause.
Other influencing factors include antibiotics, sexual intercourse (semen is alkaline), intrauterine devices (the coil), douching (rinsing inside the vagina) or using vaginal washes or deodorants and smoking. An imbalance in the environment of the vagina may lead to infection such as bacterial vaginosis, and candidiasis. The most common cause of recurring vaginal infection is bacterial vaginosis.