When it isn’t in good shape, issues like allergies, skin conditions (like acne), hormonal imbalances, mental health issues, weight gain, and other issues can occur. If any of the above sounds familiar, taking a probiotic supplement may help get things back on track. Probiotics also have many benefits for women’s health. Studies have shown that orally taking certain probiotic strains can help prevent BV and urinary tract infections by restoring the vaginal microbiome balance.