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Preferred term
impact of lifestyle behaviors on vaginal health
Definition
- How does one's lifestyle impact vaginal health? What is a healthy vagina? A healthy vagina contains adequate amounts of bacteria and other microorganisms, has an odorless discharge that changes in amount and consistency throughout the menstrual cycle, and has an acidic environment. Vaginal bacteria, such as lactobacillus, help maintain an acidic vaginal environment with a pH ranging from 3.5 to 4.5. [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Vaginal Health, Impact of Lifestyle Behaviors on]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/impact_of_lifestyle_behaviors_on_vaginal_health
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