Bacterial vaginosis: Standard treatments and alternative strategies

M Tomas, A Palmeira-de-Oliveira, S Simoes… - International journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) affects many women and has a high influence on their self-esteem,
being associated with huge discomfort and changes in the routines, especially the sexual …

Vaginal microbiota and the use of probiotics

S Cribby, M Taylor, G Reid - Interdisciplinary perspectives on …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
The human vagina is inhabited by a range of microbes from a pool of over 50 species.
Lactobacilli are the most common, particularly in healthy women. The microbiota can …

European (IUSTI/WHO) guideline on the management of vaginal discharge, 2011

J Sherrard, G Donders, D White… - International journal of …, 2011 - journals.sagepub.com
Three common infections are associated with vaginal discharge: bacterial vaginosis,
trichomoniasis and candidiasis, of which trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection …

The effects of antimicrobial therapy on bacterial vaginosis in non‐pregnant women

OO Oduyebo, RI Anorlu… - Cochrane Database of …, 2009 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a very common cause of vaginitis that has been
associated with a high incidence of obstetric and gynaecologic complications and increased …

Gels as vaginal drug delivery systems

J Das Neves, MF Bahia - International journal of Pharmaceutics, 2006 - Elsevier
The vagina has been used as a mucosal drug delivery route for a long time. Its single
characteristics can be either limitative or advantageous when drug delivery is considered …

Managing recurrent bacterial vaginosis

J Wilson - Sexually transmitted infections, 2004 - sti.bmj.com
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most frequently found condition of the female genital tract. It
increases a woman's risk of acquiring HIV, is associated with increased complications in …

Bacterial vaginosis: an update on diagnosis and treatment

H Verstraelen, R Verhelst - Expert review of anti-infective therapy, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of vaginal complaints. Bacterial vaginosis is
further associated with a sizeable burden of infectious complications. Diagnosis relies on …

Treatment of bacterial vaginosis: what we have and what we miss

GGG Donders, J Zodzika… - Expert opinion on …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction: The disturbing, foul-smelling discharge of bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a
nuisance to women. Treatment possibilities for BV are limited and only achieve complete …

Antibacterial treatment of bacterial vaginosis: current and emerging therapies

JP Menard - International journal of women's health, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
Bacterial vaginosis is a common cause of malodorous vaginal discharge. It is also
associated with sexually transmitted infections and adverse pregnancy outcomes. The …

Diagnosis and management of bacterial vaginosis and other types of abnormal vaginal bacterial flora: a review

G Donders - Obstetrical & gynecological survey, 2010 - journals.lww.com
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge. It is
characterised by an overgrowth of predominantly anaerobic organisms (Gardnerella …