The phrase
"vaginal microbiota" refers to the community of microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, that naturally live in a woman's vagina.
Full definition
Furthermore, additional studies are needed to elucidate the causal role of
vaginal microbiota in HPV status and progression to cervical cancer.
The vaginal microbiome influences health and disease of the female reproductive tract, and there is emerging evidence of the involvement
of vaginal microbiota in the risk of persistent HPV and subsequent development of cervical cancer.
Impact of contraceptive initiation
on vaginal microbiota — Sharon L. Achilles — American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
While there are trends in
certain vaginal microbiota and increased risk in acquiring transient and persistent HPV infections, current studies are heterogenous in nature and describe relatively small numbers of cohorts with limited control groups.
Review: Reproductive outcome of patients undergoing in vitro fertilization treatment and diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis or
abnormal vaginal microbiota: a systematic PRISMA review and meta - analysis.
To «douche» or not to «douche»: hygiene habits may have detrimental effects
on vaginal microbiota — Erdogan Aslan — Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The overall goal of this study is to improve knowledge of the mechanism of HPV carcinogenesis and discover potential biomarkers in the vaginal microbiome predictive or protective of persistent HPV infection through interrogation
of vaginal microbiota in a well phenotyped, homogenous cohort of Asian women.
Lai notes that CVM can be thought of as a «biological condom» which could potentially be reinforced by altering a woman's
vaginal microbiota.
Other mechanisms at play may include changes in
the vaginal microbiota induced by progesterone — specifically, a reduction in hydrogen peroxide - producing Lactobacillus, which can kill HIV.
Short - and long - term influence of the levonorgestrel - releasing intrauterine system (Mirena ®) on
vaginal microbiota and Candida — Gilbert Gerard Ghislain Donders — Journal of Medical Microbiology
CRG and Eugin sign a collaboration agreement on molecular research applied to assisted reproduction (14/03/2018) The project entails creation of four working groups (Vernos, Boke, Payer, Gabaldón) that will focus their research on gaining insights into the aging of ovules, their sensitivity to the passage of time, and studying whether changes in
vaginal microbiota have an impact on assisted reproduction
In most women,
the vaginal microbiota is remarkably similar with lactobacilli being the most dominant colonizer.