At puberty the vaginal pH:
A) increases.
B) decreases.
C) stays the same.
D) fluctuates monthly.

Name: At puberty the vaginal pH: A) increases. B) decreases. C) stays the same. D) fluctuates monthly.
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At puberty, the vaginal pH decreases from a neutral or slightly alkaline range (pH 7.0-7.5) to an acidic range (pH 3.8-4.5). This is due to the increase in estrogen levels that stimulate the growth of Lactobacillus bacteria, which produce lactic acid and maintain an acidic environment in the vagina.

At Puberty the Vaginal PH