Review: Physioflor L. crispatus probiotic for vaginal odour, irritation and itch

Physioflor is a vaginal probiotic product containing Lactobacillus crispatus, coming in two forms – slow-release and one-a-day.
L. crispatus is one of your best vaginal warriors, and this probiotic bacteria is rare to find in pessaries or oral doses.
L. crispatus is one of the most commonly found vaginal microbes.

You can only buy this product online from the UK/Europe.

Physioflor is designed to rebalance vaginal bacteria, but not to treat any condition. We think it’s a good adjunct to the Killing BV bacterial vaginosis treatment protocol, and could be used for general vaginal odour and improving microflora balances.

Beyond this, we’re all so individual in our vaginal microflora, it’s impossible to say what this product could solve, help, or would not work for – our view is that it’s definitely worth a try. We suggest using other treatments at the same time, since Physioflor may not be quite enough by itself to remove biofilms or put up enough of a fight against pathogenic microbes.

Additionally, you may need a much higher dose than the package recommends so check with your healthcare provider if necessary.

Notes on Physioflor

• The packaging may be in a language other than English
• Shop around for a good price – Physioflor is available from several retailers
• Physioflor does not have to be refrigerated, but do keep cool and dry
• Do not swallow these products! They are for vaginal use only.
• Product contains milk powder – allergy caution, not vegan

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Physioflor LP – 2 vaginal tablets

This product contains two slow-release vaginal tablets containing L. crispatus. The tablet releases the probiotic for up to four days per tablet, with each tablet containing a mucoadhesive that allows the product to stick to the vaginal walls.

This product contains two slow-release vaginal tablets containing L. crispatus. The tablet releases the probiotic for up to four days per tablet, with each tablet containing a mucoadhesive that allows the product to stick to the vaginal walls.

Cost: about $10 ($5 per capsule)
Directions: insert one tablet vaginally, then four days later, insert the second tablet

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Physioflor – 7 tablets

This packet contains seven probiotic capsules with L. crispatus. The tablets are inserted daily for one week.

Cost: about $10 for seven capsules
Directions: One capsule vaginally at bedtime for one week. Do not swallow.

Ingredients of Physioflor

• At least 10 ⁸ Lactobacillus crispatus (IP174178 patented strain)
• Magnesium stearate (salt of mineral magnesium)
• Milk powder
• Fructo-oligosaccharide (a form of sugar)
• Sodium glutamate (a simple salt of amino acid glutamate)
• Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
• Sodium thiosulfate (antidote to cyanide poisoning, calcium chelator)
• Glucose (sugar)
• Brewer’s yeast (active yeast)
• Polysorbate 80 (a defoamer used when things are being fermented to improve consistency)
• Capsule – hydroxymethyl propyl cellulose of plant origin