Objective To examine the association between hormonal contraception (HC) and bacterial
vaginosis (BV) by systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods Medline, Web of Science …

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection worldwide. It has been linked
to serious public health consequences including preterm birth, postoperative infections, and …

Objective To evaluate genital hygiene among women with and without bacterial vaginosis
(BV) and/or vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC). Methods A cross-sectional study of reproductive …

There are 150 million women worldwide using combined or progestogen-only hormonal
contraceptive methods who may be at risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Previous …

Objective This study was done to determine the patterns of Candida spp. causing vaginitis
and associated factors among pregnant women attending antennal clinic in Mwanza …

Aim: The study aimed to evaluate whether cytolytic vaginosis (CV) has important clinical
implications for recurrent vulvovaginitis and to identify clinical differences between CV and …

SUMMARY INTRODUCTION: Genital hygiene can play an essential role in avoiding
vulvovaginal discomfort and preventing infections. The scientific evidence on best practices …

Background: We determined the prevalence of vaginal douching (cleansing of the vagina
with liquid) in a sample of Cambodian women, and examined the associations of douching …

The Middle East and Central Asia (MECA) region is represented by more than 12 countries
with an approximate population of 200 million people. The majority share the same religion …

OBJETIVO: Determinar la prevalencia de vaginosis bacteriana (VB) en trabajadoras
sexuales chilenas y relacionar los hallazgos con variables sociodemográficas, sexuales y …