Patient's question:
Is the environment during menstruation acidic or alkaline?Doctor's answer:
The biological starch secreted by the female vagina becomes weakly acidic under the action of vaginal bacteria, and the vaginal environment remains weakly acidic at all times. Unless some agents are used for long-term vaginal irrigation, alkaline liquid flushing can alter the vaginal environment. The weakly acidic nature of the female vagina plays a certain role in killing bacteria and preventing infections. If gynecological agents and soaps are used for long-term vaginal cleaning, the acidic environment of the vagina can be altered, making it more susceptible to vaginal inflammation.