Review: FemDophilus – how and why it works
Fem-Dophilus is made from two patented strains of probiotic bacteria – Lactobacillus rhamnosus, GR-1 and Lactobacillus reuteri, RC-14. There are 5 million cfu per capsule, with the recommended dose on the label being two capsules per day.
The one piece of research
[1. Oral use of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 and L. fermentum RC-14 significantly alters vaginal flora: randomized, placebo-controlled trial in 64 healthy women, , , , , , ,
they have done simply states that daily use of these strains may impede pathogenic bacterial colonisation in the vagina.
Fem-Dophilus is not specifically used to treat any infection, but it can restore a more healthy vaginal flora for asymptomatic women (BV, yeast) and for those prone to infections.
Jessica is a degree-qualified naturopath (BHSc) specialising in vulvovaginal health and disease, based in Melbourne, Australia.
Jessica is the owner and lead naturopath of My Vagina, and is a member of the:
- International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD)
- International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH)
- National Vulvodynia Association (NVA) Australia
- New Zealand Vulvovaginal Society (ANZVS)
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)