ph levels pertain to the relative levels of acidity and alkalinity in the human body. These fluctuate normally, but I'm not well-versed on why...but I think it's safe to assume that they could fluctuate in women during menstruation, making the vaginal tissue more acidic than it would be normally.
Let me see if I can find something...
well, never mind...the doctor is in 
Here we go:
http://www.sweetspotlabs.com/vulvaphbalance.shtml
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There are a variety of causes of vaginal pH imbalance, among which are certain antibiotics that destroy healthy bacteria, overused or retained tampons, intrauterine and other contraceptive devices, and changes in pH before and after menstrual periods. Even daily habits can disrupt the vagina's pH balance. Not only can diet and exercise influence pH, but the introduction of male secretion and certain soaps, both of which can have pH values well in excess of 7, can also raise the pH of the vagina and compromise the stability of this environment.
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