Optibac for Women - Vaginal Live Cultures - Most Researched Strains for Intimate Flora - Lactobacillus Reuteri RC-14 & Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GR-1-60 Vegan Capsules

Pre-warning that this will be a long review, as I want to explain how it helped me for others that might have had similar issues. First, about the probiotics themselves. I personally think the size is great as they’re quite petite (as per the picture) and the capsules go down easily with some water due to a plastic-like coating. When you open the tube there is a slight smell, but it isn’t an unpleasant. The fact that they are vegetarian/vegan is also a huge plus, as I try not to consume too much animal product. I began taking these to hopefully stop my reoccuring BV, as I’d had multiple courses of antibiotics and also used gels such as Canesbalance - the latter just seemed to stop symptoms for a few days before coming on again. I first got BV in October 2017 and got prescribed a short course of antibiotics. I was then all clear until December 2017 when it came back after a period. I had another course of antibiotics, which killed the infection, but then my BV came back every month following/during each period and I had to avoid baths and perfumed products after treatment as that also bought it on. After a while, the nurse suggested trying things like Canesbalance instead of antibiotics, which I tried with no improvement. However, I was not treated with antibiotics this time so I purely did the 7 day gel treatment (which should treat the problem) and then once a week afterwards. However, it would only last a few days so it would make me paranoid and cause me to take them frequently so the cost of was racking up. Maybe had I also had antibiotics, these would have prevented reoccurrence - but I generally found the gels a bit messy and I didn’t feel comfortable to use them when staying at my partner’s house. I read a few articles online where people had said probiotics in conjunction with other tablets helped, so I thought I would try probiotics alone to begin with. I opted for Optibac as the price on here seemed reasonable compared to some other brands and it also had some good reviews. I purchased the 30 capsule option to begin with (thank god it was available then, as it isn’t now and I think I would have gone for another type rather than 14 or 90). I started off with one a day, and two weeks after taking them my period started with the usual signs of the infection (tmi - very watery with an unusual smell) so I doubled up on the capsules which it says you can do. On the second day of my period things started to look more regular (thicker). After my time of the month had finished, I asked the nurse for antibiotics to hopefully get rid of the infection. I then continued to take two a day until my next period, which appeared normal. The infection was normally evident no later than 2 days following my period when it reoccurred. This time around I was still fine. I kept taking two a day until a week after the end of the first period that followed the antibiotics course, just to be sure, and then cut down to one a day. The day before my next period I started taking two again, until the end of my period (just to be cautious) before going back to one and it has still been clear. So far I am 3 months clear of it, and I have doubled up again for my current period. However, if I remain clear this time I may try just taking one pill every day (including on my period) as then that means I won’t go through them as quickly. Now that I know they work for me I have gone for the 90 capsule option as I am happy to make that investment. The only downside now is that i’m worried it will come back if I ever stop taking them! But I think I will at least continue with these for another few months before trying to go without and will possibly still take them during my period as that is what seems to bring it on. So overall, this has helped keep the BV away meaning I no longer feel self conscious when doing things like my martial arts or being intimate with my partner. To me that makes it 100% worth the money.

This is my second purchase of this product I find it works well and will buy again

I’ve been using Optibac Probiotics for Women for a while now, and it’s one of the few supplements I’ve actually stuck with. What stood out to me is that it focuses on specific strains like Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1, which seem to be well researched rather than just thrown in for marketing. The capsules are easy to take, and I like that they’re vegan and don’t need to be refrigerated. After a few weeks, I noticed things felt more balanced overall, especially during times when I’d usually have minor issues. It’s not a miracle fix, and it does take consistency, but it feels like a solid, well-thought-out product rather than a generic probiotic. A bit on the pricey side, but for me, it’s been worth it.

Have been taking this since taking antibiotics for BV back in April. I honestly say these are the only probiotics I’ve ever taken that noticeably work. I measure my pH and it’s finally balanced thanks to these probiotics. If you’ve had BV, I’d really really recommend these.

I tried this for three consecutive days and I got stomach issues, including nausea, bloating, acid reflux. I don't know if it is because I mixed one capsule of this with one cap of Wellgard vitaflora, and it was too much for my stomach. Today I didn't take either capsule and all the symtpms are practically gone. I have tried Wellgard Vitaflora on its own before with no issues, but I decided to mix it with other probiotcs strains because I was having an infection, bad idea. I will go back to Wellgard and have patience.

Been a life saver and God send. I have had months and months of issues with Thrush and H-Pylori. Never had the issue until after months of Antibiotocs and knock backs. After seeing a brilliant review on here, and the GP saying you need to take a probiotic with your Antibiotocs (yes I have to pay!) I started these. After a few days for the first time no pain, no irritation and no tears. Then it came back a little. I nearly gave up but as instructed I doubled the dose and never looked back. Its the price you have to pay for something to work and if its £40 a month so be it. Just try it and give it a couple of weeks...it may not even be that long. I hold my hand up and tha k Optipac 🙌🏾🥹

What a difference! Now on my 4th month and I don't know how I didn't find this earlier. It is a little on the expensive side but knowing it is working is all I am concerned with.

Great product I use time to time but give quick results Highly recommend