The vaginal microbiome is an intricate and dynamic microecosystem that constantly
undergoes fluctuations during the female menstrual cycle and the woman's entire life. A …

Bacterial vaginosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and endometritis are infections of the
genital tract that can lead to many adverse health outcomes, including infertility. Bacterial …

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) affects women of reproductive age and can either be symptomatic
or asymptomatic. Approximately 50% of women are symptomatic and experience vaginal …

A healthy female genital tract harbors a microbiome dominated by lactic acid and hydrogen
peroxide producing bacteria, which provide protection against infections by maintaining a …

Bacterial Infections of the Vagina Bacterial vaginal infections are in two main classes:
bacterial vaginosis, associated with a fishy-smelling discharge and increased pH, and …

The microbiome, the collection of microbial species at a site or compartment, has been an
underappreciated realm of human health up until the last decade. Mounting evidence …

The human vagina is a dynamic ecosystem in which homeostasis depends on mutually
beneficial interactions between the host and their microorganisms. However, the vaginal …

The female genital tract microbiota is part of a complex ecosystem influenced by several
physiological, genetic, and behavioral factors. It is uniquely linked to a woman's mucosal …

Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge or malodor,
affecting up to one third of US women. Most women with bacterial vaginosis are unaware of …

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common infectious disease of the reproductive tract in
women of childbearing age. It often manifests as an imbalance in the vaginal microbiome …