Vaginal Microbiome

The vaginal microbiome refers to the bacterial communities present in the female reproductive tract; a healthy vaginal microbiome is characterized by resilience and stability and resilience, whereas an unstable microbiome could be prone to invasion by pathogenic bacteria and dysbiosis.

What is Vaginal Microbiome?

The groundbreaking sequencing of the human genome was announced in 2001. It was undoubtedly a historical achievement in human biology and medicine; however, it gave us only a partial blueprint of our species. The studies of human microbiota (i.e. the communities of microorganisms that populate human body) and microbiome (i.e. the combined genetic profile of all those microorganisms) hold a promise of completing that blueprint.

Vaginal Microbiome Variation and Bacterial Vaginosis

Vaginal Microbiome and Premature Birth

Vaginal Microbiome During Pregnancy

Vaginal Microbiome and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Vaginal Microbiome and Gynecological Cancer

Latest Vaginal Microbiome News and Research

Study uncovers oleic acid's role in restoring vaginal microbial balance in bacterial vaginosis

More than half of women globally experience bacterial vaginosis (BV) -; an imbalance of naturally occurring microbes in the female genital tract -; at least once in their life.

19 Aug 2024

Cervix organ chips pave the way for next-generation studies on host-microbiome interactions

A group of researchers developed human Cervical Organ Chips to model the cervical interface.

4 Jun 2024

Simple vaginal swab could help detect early-stage gynecological cancers

A simple vaginal swab could reveal the presence of early-stage gynecological cancers, according to a new, wide-ranging study published in De Gruyter's Open Life Sciences.

28 May 2024

Study links diverse Gardnerella species in pregnant women to higher preterm birth risk

Researchers investigated the diversity of Gardnerella species in the vaginal microbiomes of pregnant women, finding an association between higher Gardnerella richness and increased risk of preterm delivery.

26 May 2024

Multiple Gardnerella species coexist in vaginal microbiome, study reveals

Researchers from North Carolina State University have found that multiple species of Gardnerella, bacteria sometimes associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV) and pre-term birth, can coexist in the same vaginal microbiome.

20 May 2024

Researchers highlight critical need for more effective treatments for women with bacterial vaginosis

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) affects about one-quarter of reproductive-age women and is linked to adverse health outcomes, such as increased HIV risk.

2 May 2024

Mapping the Microbiome: Dr. Abidemi Junaid on the Groundbreaking Vagina Chip

An interview with Abidemi from at the Wyss Institute.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 18 Mar 2024

Semen microbiota might play a crucial role in influencing male fertility

You may have heard about the gut microbiome and its influence on a person's overall health and well-being. It turns out that the same may hold true for the semen microbiome.

18 Jan 2024

New research finds semen microbiome's impact on male fertility

The relationship between semen microbiota and changes in semen parameters.

15 Jan 2024

Can oral contraceptive therapy improve the vaginal microbiome in women with PCOS?

The impact of the contraceptive medication-induced change in hormonal levels on the vaginal microbiome.

7 Dec 2023

How do different organ microbiomes influence neuropsychiatric disorders?

Scientists review existing literature to understand how the microbiome influences neuropsychiatric disorders.

19 Oct 2023

Menstrual cups can be a great option for menstrual hygiene management, new trial shows

Menstrual cups may result in fewer infections and improve vaginal health, a new trial led by Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine shows.

17 Oct 2023

Menstrual cups could be a game-changer for women's health

Many girls in low- and middle-income countries struggle to buy products to manage their periods, which can cause them to skip school. So, ensuring they have access to menstrual products is critical.

25 Jul 2023

Understanding the impact of HPV on the vaginal microbiome and its role in cervical cancer

Researchers determine whether cervical cancer risk could be assessed using microflora-derived metabolites in HPV-infected females.

17 Jul 2023

Reproductive impact of changes in the vaginal microbiome of obese women

Study explores the impact of obesity on vaginal microbiota and reproduction.

5 Jul 2023

Lactobacillus vaginal suppositories may help prevent recurrent cystitis in postmenopausal women

Recurrent cystitis (RC) is a frequent infection of the urinary tract and bladder, which is highly prevalent among postmenopausal women.

3 Jul 2023

Vaginal microbial diversity and pregnancy outcomes

Researchers examined the diversity, community-type prevalence, and role of the vaginal microbiota in various pregnancy outcomes.

6 Jun 2023

Addressing sexual health issues of breast cancer patients on endocrine therapy

Breast cancer treatments that can save a woman's life can seriously harm her sexual health, says Dr. Kristin E. Rojas, a breast cancer surgeon at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

26 May 2023

Lactobacillus probiotics improve vaginal health in asymptomatic women

This study investigated the effect of administering Lactobacillus probiotics (LBPs) on vaginal dysbiosis in asymptomatic women. The results showed that oral intake of LBPs improved vaginal health in women with high Nugent scores.

17 Apr 2023