Why you should pay attention to your vaginal microbiome - and how to keep it healthy
This article explains the importance of the vaginal microbiome for overall health, including its role in immune regulation and disease prevention. It highlights that a healthy vaginal environment is primarily dominated by lactobacillus species.
Why it matters
Understanding the vaginal microbiome is essential for women's health, as imbalances can lead to infections and impact long-term reproductive outcomes.
Your vaginal microbiome may influence everything from infections and reproductive health to pregnancy outcomes and cancer risk – which is why keeping it balanced is important for your overall well-being.
A healthy vaginal microbiome helps protect against harmful bacteria and may support reproductive health. (Photo: iStock/FreshSplash)
Vanessa Chia 31 Aug 2026 07:31AM (Updated: 31 Aug 2026 10:03AM) Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a new cards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST You may have heard that a balanced and healthy microbiome is important for well-being, from regulating the immune system to protecting the body from germs.
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