Compositions and methods for reducing vaginal ph

Abstract

This invention relates to aqueous buffered compositions and methods for lowering vaginal pH and reducing the level of self-perceived vaginal odor. Such compositions may be applied to the vaginal area to lower vaginal pH and assist in maintaining such pH over a period of time.

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[0001] This application is a copy of U.S. Patent Application Serial Nos. 10 / 109,097 and 10 / 128,611, filed March 28, 2002, and April 23, 2002, respectively, and Serial No. _____, filed September 12, 2005 (Attorney Docket No. PPC833CIP2 ), which is incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0002] The present invention relates to compositions and methods for maintaining a healthy vaginal pH and controlling vaginal odor. Background technique [0003] Bacterial vaginosis is an altered flora, the cause of which remains unknown in most cases. Bacterial vaginosis is often used to denote any change in the vaginal flora due to a hypothetical loss of lactobacilli. However, whether this microbiota represents the genetically normal vaginal status of all women is uncertain. Most recommended treatments for bacterial vaginosis in nonpregnant women are usually successful only in the short term and often unsuccessful if followed up long term. Although bacterial vaginosis is gener...

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[0009] However, Robinson does not provide anhydrous compositions that would allow the polymer to be neutralized when exposed to a relatively alkaline environment

[0010] Organic acids such as acetic acid, sorbic acid, lactic acid, citric acid, tartaric acid, etc. used alone and applied to the vagina will lower the pH but cannot maintain a low pH because of their low buffer capacity

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