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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

Vulvovaginitis and the microbiome: a review of the diagnosis and treatment of acute and recurrent infection

Researchers explored the relationship between microbiome and vulvovaginitis.

11 Apr 2023

Babies' gut microbiome is not influenced by vaginal microbiome, new study suggests

New research suggests that exposure to the vaginal microbiome during birth may not influence babies' gut microbiome as has long been assumed.

30 Mar 2023

Study shows that a healthy penile urethra supports a core microbiome that may be reshaped by penile-vaginal sex

Researchers in the US used a shotgun metagenomic approach to characterize urethral microbiomes of specimens from healthy men without infections or inflammations of the urethra.

27 Mar 2023

First-in-woman study of a non-hormonal vaginal film showed safety, potential contraceptive efficacy, and supports future development

Researchers developed a novel contraceptive 'ZB-06' a vaginal film containing a human contraceptive antibody called HC4-N that agglutinates sperm.

7 Mar 2023

Natural product with grape seed extracts, lactic acid, and pea protein could effectively manage bacterial vaginosis

Researchers evaluate the efficacy of using a product comprising lactic acid, grape seed extract, and pea protein in managing bacterial vaginosis in vivo.

28 Feb 2023

Ospemifene and systemic hormone therapy improve vulvovaginal atrophy symptoms, study suggests

As women age, they are more susceptible to vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse because of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA).

25 Jan 2023

Chemicals accumulated in the vagina may contribute to spontaneous preterm birth

Chemicals that accumulate in the vagina, potentially originating from personal care products, may contribute to spontaneous preterm birth, according to a new study by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

13 Jan 2023

Microbiomes in female reproductive tract linked to pregnancy following use of ART

Specific microbial profiles are associated with better conception rates from assisted reproductive technology.

9 Dec 2022

New microfluidic Organ Chip platform replicates the human vaginal tissue microenvironment

The human microbiome has been a hot topic over the last decade, with research pointing to disrupted bacterial communities as culprits for a host of maladies including irritable bowel syndrome, eczema, and autoimmune diseases.

28 Nov 2022

The vaginal microbiome through the lens of systems biology

A new paper recently published online in Trends in Microbiology journal reviews the systems biology approach to explore the vaginal microbiome (VMB), helping to understand its composition and function and the mechanisms by which it interacts with the host.

22 Nov 2022

Pregnant patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection early in pregnancy and with active infection exhibit an altered vaginal and oral microbiota that is passed on to infants

The study findings showed that COVID-19 during pregnancy, especially in the first and second pregnancy trimesters, was associated with long-term microbiome alterations among expecting women compromising the initial microbiome of their infants.

7 Nov 2022

What are the implications of microbial ecosystems for female reproductive health?

Researchers reviewed the current understanding of the composition and temporal dynamics of microbial niches in the female reproductive tract.

31 Oct 2022

The role of cellular or cytokine response and vaginal microbiome dysbiosis in the clearance, persistence, and recurrence of HPV infection

Researchers have reviewed the role of cytokine or cellular response and vaginal microbiome dysbiosis in the persistence, clearance, and recurrence of HPV infection

28 Jul 2022

Probiotics do not improve unhealthy vaginal flora, study shows

Pregnancy chances in IVF can be affected by many factors including the type of bacteria which naturally colonize the reproductive tract.

4 Jul 2022

Abundance of Lactobacillus crispatus linked to lower risk of preterm birth

Globally, preterm birth complications are the leading cause of death for children under the age of 5. Not everyone faces the same risk, though: In the United States, roughly 10% of pregnancies lead to preterm birth, but for Black women, that likelihood is 14%.

10 Jun 2022

Vaginal Microbiome News and Research

Latest Vaginal Microbiome News and Research

Reproductive impact of changes in the vaginal microbiome of obese women

Lactobacillus vaginal suppositories may help prevent recurrent cystitis in postmenopausal women

Vaginal microbial diversity and pregnancy outcomes

Addressing sexual health issues of breast cancer patients on endocrine therapy

Lactobacillus probiotics improve vaginal health in asymptomatic women

Vulvovaginitis and the microbiome: a review of the diagnosis and treatment of acute and recurrent infection

Babies' gut microbiome is not influenced by vaginal microbiome, new study suggests

Study shows that a healthy penile urethra supports a core microbiome that may be reshaped by penile-vaginal sex

First-in-woman study of a non-hormonal vaginal film showed safety, potential contraceptive efficacy, and supports future development

Natural product with grape seed extracts, lactic acid, and pea protein could effectively manage bacterial vaginosis

Ospemifene and systemic hormone therapy improve vulvovaginal atrophy symptoms, study suggests

Chemicals accumulated in the vagina may contribute to spontaneous preterm birth

Microbiomes in female reproductive tract linked to pregnancy following use of ART

New microfluidic Organ Chip platform replicates the human vaginal tissue microenvironment

The vaginal microbiome through the lens of systems biology

Pregnant patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection early in pregnancy and with active infection exhibit an altered vaginal and oral microbiota that is passed on to infants

What are the implications of microbial ecosystems for female reproductive health?

The role of cellular or cytokine response and vaginal microbiome dysbiosis in the clearance, persistence, and recurrence of HPV infection

Probiotics do not improve unhealthy vaginal flora, study shows

Abundance of Lactobacillus crispatus linked to lower risk of preterm birth

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