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Probiotics and infertility in women

Lactobacillus in the vagina and in the womb lining, and the chance of pregnancy

Dr. Patsama VichinsartvichaiMClinEmbryol, EFOG-EBCOG, EFRM-ESHRE/EBCOG.

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The article's opening card — “Probiotics and infertility in women” — over a background of magnified bacteria in many colours.
The article's opening card — “Probiotics and infertility in women” — over a background of magnified bacteria in many colours.

A word about Probiotics and infertility in women.

What are probiotics?

  • Probiotics are bacteria that do the body good.
  • They help balance the good bacteria against the bad ones in the digestive system and in the vagina.
The “Probiotics” slide — rod-shaped bacteria drawn in blue and green. The lines beneath say that probiotics are bacteria that do the body good, and that they help balance the good and the bad bacteria in the digestive system and in the vagina.
The “Probiotics” slide — rod-shaped bacteria drawn in blue and green. The lines beneath say that probiotics are bacteria that do the body good, and that they help balance the good and the bad bacteria in the digestive system and in the vagina.

Lactobacillus and vaginal health

Lactobacillus is a beneficial group of bacteria, and it is found in abundance in a woman's vagina. Keeping Lactobacillus in balance there helps prevent infection and holds the acid–alkaline balance of the vagina in good condition.

The “Probiotics and vaginal health” slide — a drawing of the vagina with rod-shaped bacteria clustered inside it. Three lines underneath: Lactobacillus keeps the balance in the vagina; it helps prevent infection; and it holds the acid–alkaline balance of the vagina in its normal state.
The “Probiotics and vaginal health” slide — a drawing of the vagina with rod-shaped bacteria clustered inside it. Three lines underneath: Lactobacillus keeps the balance in the vagina; it helps prevent infection; and it holds the acid–alkaline balance of the vagina in its normal state.

Lactobacillus and the health of the womb lining

A healthy womb lining matters a great deal for pregnancy, and Lactobacillus may help support the health of that lining too. Taking a probiotic that contains Lactobacillus may encourage the richness of the womb lining, making the chance of pregnancy higher.

The “Probiotics and endometrium” slide — the pink lining of the womb, with bacteria of many shapes and colours above it. The lines beneath read: Lactobacillus may encourage the richness of the womb lining, making the chance of pregnancy higher.
The “Probiotics and endometrium” slide — the pink lining of the womb, with bacteria of many shapes and colours above it. The lines beneath read: Lactobacillus may encourage the richness of the womb lining, making the chance of pregnancy higher.

I hope this is of use to women who are planning a pregnancy, and that it helps you all stay in good health.

The closing card — “With my best wishes” — with the *Fertile with Dr. Pat* emblem, the Thai line *having a baby made easy with Dr. Patsama*, and a cartoon of the doctor in scrubs with a stethoscope.
The closing card — “With my best wishes” — with the Fertile with Dr. Pat emblem, the Thai line having a baby made easy with Dr. Patsama, and a cartoon of the doctor in scrubs with a stethoscope.

With my best wishes — Dr. Patsama Vichinsartvichai

  • Probiotics
  • Lactobacillus
  • vaginal health
  • the womb lining
  • bacterial balance
  • vaginal infection
  • infertility in women
  • chance of pregnancy