Get Virtual Care
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • FAQs
  • Support Center
For Businesses
  • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
  • For DMEs and Pharmacies
  • For Health Plans
  • For Providers
About Us
  • Who We Are
  • Why HealthTap
  • Our Standards
  • Contact
Log in
Book a video appointment
Book now
  • Get Virtual Care

    • Primary Care
    • Urgent Care
    • FAQs
    • Support Center
  • For Businesses

    • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
    • For DMEs and Pharmacies
    • For Health Plans
    • For Providers
  • About Us

    • Who We Are
    • Why HealthTap
    • Our Standards
    • Contact
Log in to HealthTap
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Will taking an acidiophilus supplement make your vaginal ph balance more alkaline?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

The opposite: It acidifies the vagina to decrease the risk of yeast infection.

Answered 4/21/2013

5.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Insertive vaginal sex.3 hiv non reactive AB rapid blood test at 4,8,12mnths.WBC at 12mnths was normal.cld occasionally consuming herbal supplements with efficacy to hiv cause false results?am I hiv free no matter symptoms?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I am a breast cancer survivor and 59 years old. I suffer from vaginal dryness. Are there any supplements i can take to increase vaginal lubrication?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Some say to wash vagina with apple cider vinegar to restore natural pH and some say to wash it with baking soda. But one is acidic and other alkaline.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How can I quickly cure candida/yeast in my vagina without supplements?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Garlic /onion odor from vagina what causes it and how do you get rid of it great health, exercises 5 days a week. No supplements etc.. Dont eat much garlic/onions. Symptom just started 1 month ago

A doctor has provided 1 answer

People also searched for:

Ph of vaginal mucosa during ovulation, if it is neutral or alkaline. What are its effect on vaginal flora. Please answer?
I wanted to know if taking flaxseed oil supplements will help with vaginal dryness?
White watery vaginal discharge with a metallic/alkaline ofor?
I'm starting to have brownish/reddish vaginal discharges hours after take an iron supplement pill for mistake, can be both things related?
Took Clomid (clomiphene) n ovitrelle this cycle. 400mg progesterone vaginally from day after ovulation. What should progesterone level be at 7dpo with supplements?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited

For Businesses

Direct Primary Care for OrganizationsFor DMEs and PharmaciesFor Health PlansFor Providers

Company

About UsSupport CenterContact Us

Health Content

Health TopicsDoctor Q&A by Specialty

Join Us

For DoctorsJobs
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.