Candida albicans is a major fungal pathogen of humans. It exists as a commensal in the oral
cavity, gut or genital tract of most individuals, constrained by the local microbiota, epithelial …

Recent evidence has shown a number of extra-skeletal functions of Vitamin D (VD), primarily
involving the immune system. One of these functions is mediated by the modulation of gut …

Background Taxonomic profiles of vaginal microbial communities can be sorted into a
discrete number of categories termed community state types (CSTs). This approach is …

The female reproductive tract harbors a unique microbiome, especially the vagina. The
human vaginal microbiome exhibits a low diversity and is dominated by Lactobacillus …

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common cause of vaginitis worldwide and is associated with
serious reproductive health outcomes, including increased risk of preterm birth, sexually …

Vaginal microbiota plays a central role in women's health and reproduction. Vaginal
microbiota is dynamic and shaped by hormonal shifts in each stage of a woman's life from …

Background Bacterial vaginosis (BV), a condition in which vaginal Lactobacillus spp. are in
low abundance, is associated with vulvovaginal symptoms, obstetric outcomes and …

Unique compositional and functional features of the cervicovaginal microbiota have been
associated with protection against and risk for sexually transmitted infections (STI). In men …

The role of diet and probiotics in prevention and treatment of bacterial vaginosis and
vulvovaginal candidiasis in adolescent gi Page 1 412 REVIEW PAPER / GynEcoloGy …

Background Exogenous sex steroids within hormonal contraception and menopausal
hormone therapy (MHT) have been used for family planning and management of …