A vaginal pH test can tell you how acidic or alkaline (basic) your vaginal secretions are.
you’ve got the option to measure your vaginal pH level at home with a test.
Elevated pH levels can be a sign of avaginal infection.
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What Is a Vaginal Ph Test?
you’re free to buy an over-the-counter (OTC) vaginal pH test kit at your local pharmacy.
A vaginal pH thats too high or low can make inflammation and infections more likely.
At-home vaginal pH tests can help you decide whether or not you may need medical treatment.
Then, you’ll compare the color change on the paper to a reference chart.
Some tests will only read “normal” (white) or “abnormal” (blue/green).
For color reference kits, vaginal acidity/alkalinity is measured on a scale of 1 to 14.
More specifically, higher ranges are more alkaline, and lower ranges are more acidic.
Abnormal vaginal pH can be a sign of a vaginal infection.
However, not all vaginal infections cause changes to vaginal pH levels.
Having a normal vaginal pH test does not mean that you do not have a vaginal infection.
If OTC treatments don’t help, you’ll want to see your provider.
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