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What your OB-GYN wants you to know about BV

Dr. Tara Shirazian breaks down what really impacts vaginal balance

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Wellness Unfiltered From a Leading OB-GYN & Women’s Health Expert - Read the Interview

Social media is filled with inaccurate health advice, especially when it comes to vaginal health.

That's why we created Wellness Unfiltered: honest conversations with women who lead with science, experience, and care.

This month, we sat down with Dr. Tara Shirazian, an OB-GYN who's focused on helping women cut through the oversimplified advice they see online and better understand their bodies.

3 Things Dr. Shirazian Wishes All Women Knew

Q: What typically causes BV in the first place?

A: “The healthy vaginal pH is disrupted, and there is overgrowth of [bacteria associated with] BV.”

Q: What bigger factors influence vaginal health?

A: “Diet, exercise, and sexual partners.”

Q: What’s one women’s health trend worrying you right now?

A: “Social media has made misinformation worse. Health care has been reduced to 30-second social media clips, and the reality is far more complex and nuanced.”

Read the Full Interview

What Actually Supports
Vaginal Balance

According to Dr. Shirazian, vaginal health is about more than treating symptoms. It’s about supporting the environment that keeps the vaginal microbiome balanced and resilient over time.

Common disruptors include:

Products that disrupt vaginal pH

Hormonal and cycle-related changes

Stress, diet, and lifestyle habits

Happy V’s Prebiotic + Probiotic was formulated with these factors in mind, combining clinically studied probiotics to support long-term balance, even through hormonal shifts and antibiotic use.*

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“Wellness is sleep, exercise, a good diet, and doing the things you love to reduce stress and feel good about yourself.”

— Dr. Shirazian

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