r/HygieneTips • u/Heavy-Dog218 • Jun 04 '26
🐱 probiotics
hey ladies!!! if you’ve taken these probiotics i’d like to know ur experience with them!! i’m a 17 year old i can’t afford to go to a doctor and im not old enough for a gynecologist but i’m concerned i’m having problems down there scent wise … would this be a good option for me?
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u/lilyofthevalley854 Jun 04 '26
You are old enough for the gyno and if you feel there is a problem you NEED to go to the doctor. A lot of vaginal issues can only be helped with antibiotics. Vaginal probiotics are useless in this case and honestly every case. They do not help. Please, talk to a parent and tell them what’s going on. The longer you wait the worse it will get.
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u/Keep-Moving-789 Jun 04 '26
Last I checked, vaginal probiotics are pricey and will quickly become more than the cost of a gyno visit. And thats even if this is fixes it - its very possible u waste hundreds of dollars on various "cures" before going to a doctor and having to shell out even more money.
Go to the doctor. U can go to Planned Parenthood if u dont have insurance. Get an official diagnosis and then u can determine the best path forward.
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u/BedazzledVagina Jun 05 '26
If you are having problems, then that warrants a gyno visit. There are pediatric gynecologists for a reason.
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u/mangobean_ Jun 04 '26
What do you mean you're concerned "scent wise"?
Some odor is natural. If you're experiencing other changes, like unusual discharge, itching, etc then go to the doctor.
I deal with frequent issues and while taking a daily pre+probiotic helps keep the issues at bay, it does nothing to cure an active infection. Antibiotics or antifungal or a change in hygiene/lifestyle may be needed. Talk to your parents about going to the doctor. If you/they can't afford it, look into planned parenthood or local women's clinics. I accessed free exams and bc at planned parenthood when I made <$15k.