Designed for Vaginal Health

  • Orally consumed probiotics have to go through the gastric system, where the good bacteria can die from the harsh, acidic environment.

  • We have developed Australia's only vaginally-inserted pessary, allowing for targeted and direct delivery of good bacteria (1).

Our Ingredients

Scientifically designed for targeted vaginal action

Lactobacillus crispatus

  • Lactobacillus crispatus 2 billion CFU – the most dominant species of a healthy vaginal microbiome.
  • L. crispatus is present in vaginas of 65% of women universally.
  • It has a high level of lactic acid production. Healthy vagina has a pH value of 3.8-4.5.
  • It has good vaginal wall adhesion and creates stable colonies.

Lactobacillus rhamnosus

  • Lactobacillus rhamnosus, GR-1™ 1.25 billion CFU together with its partner L. reuteri, RC-14™ have been studied in over 30 clinical trials over the last 20 years. GR-1 and RC-14 are trademarks of Chr. Hansen A/S.

Lactobacillus reuteri

  • Lactobacillus reuteri, RC-14™ 1.25 billion CFU together with its partner L. rhamnosus, GR-1™ are the most researched strains to support vaginal health. GR-1 and RC-14 are trademarks of Chr. Hansen A/S.

Lactobacillus gasseri

  • Lactobacillus gasseri 2 billion CFU – important supporting bacteria of a healthy vaginal microbiome, present in vaginas in more than 40% of women universally, creates a stable vaginal community.

Supporting ingredients

  • Packed with healthy supporting ingredients that will preserve viability of probiotic bugs, support their targeted action, and are gentle on vaginal wall tissue.
  • Skim milk (which contains lactose) is an excellent food source for probiotics and provide much needed support for the growth of probiotic live organisms when they need it the most. Skim milk was shown to have a highly protective effect on probiotic species in preserving them over shelf-life at room temperature.

The protection

  • Plant based hardshell capsule
  • Superior aluminium blister pack – offers maximum light and moisture protection, keeping probiotic bugs alive during the whole shelf-life period, and is fully recyclable

Resources

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  • Vaginal pessary vs vaginal suppository: what’s the difference?

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    The words ‘suppository’ and ‘pessary’ are used interchangeably in everyday language to mean a ‘vaginally inserted’ dosage form. However, the medical terminology is a bit more pedantic. Medical terminology is...

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  • The Crucial Role of Vaginal pH

    The Crucial Role of Vaginal pH

    Does vaginal pH matter? Unlike skin, which has pH of typically 5.5, vaginal environment is more acidic, and pH is in a range of 3.8-4.5. The pH of the vagina...

    The Crucial Role of Vaginal pH

    Does vaginal pH matter? Unlike skin, which has pH of typically 5.5, vaginal environment is more acidic, and pH is in a range of 3.8-4.5. The pH of the vagina...

  • Recent advances in vaginal health

    Recent advances in vaginal health

    For generations women’s pain and discomfort has been downplayed. Now, the spotlight is finally being shone on vaginal health with exciting developments supporting reproduction, general comfort and health.  Evolution of...

    Recent advances in vaginal health

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Our supporters and investors

Our advisors and content authors

  • Professor Willa Huston

    Microbiologist and lead researcher at the University of Technology Sydney specialising in the reproductive tract microbiome and STIs.

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  • Jessica Lloyd

    Naturopathic doctor, author and vaginal microbiome expert. Founder at My Vagina.

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  • Dr Clinton Colaco

    Infectious Diseases Physician, with additional training in General and Acute Medicine

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Our team

  • Catherine Slogrove Founder and director of Amelia

    Catherine Slogrove

    Founder and Director

  • Dr Nada Millen

    Head of Science and Innovation

References

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(1) Probiotics delivered in a pessary form (a capsule inserted locally into the vagina) may work more quickly than those taken orally as oral probiotics need to pass through the gastrointestinal tract first before reaching the urogenital tract (Borges et al., The role of lactobacilli and probiotics in maintaining vaginal health. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2014 Mar;289(3):479-89. doi: 10.1007/s00404-013-3064-9).