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The vaginal microbiota and influence of select probiotic Lactobacilli strains

It is important to recognise that not all strains of Lactobacilli, even those widely acknowledged as probiotics for promoting gastrointestinal health, are...

Lactobacillus strains to support women’s urogenital health

Bacterial migration from the colon to the vagina across the perineum occurs naturally, thus is a source of both potential pathogens as well as certain lac...

Bacterial Vaginosis and Urinary Tract Infections

Many women experience a transient, often recurrent, loss of a lactobacilli-dominated vaginal microbiota and reduced vaginal acidity, which is associated w...

The influence of oestrogen on vaginal lactobacilli abundance

Given the positive influence of oestrogen on vaginal lactobacilli abundance, postmenopausal women experience a decrease in vaginal lactobacilli and increas...

Pregnancy and oestrogen promotion  of vaginal Lactobacilli

Composition of the vaginal microbiota can be dynamic and capable of rapid shifts within a short period of time (e.g. < 24 hours), although more stable ...

Vaginal microbial communities or Community State Types

Unlike any other anatomical site of the human body, most vaginal microbial communities (>70%) are dominated by one or more species of Lactobacillus tha...

The role of Lactobacilli in lactic acid production and vaginal acidification

Highly complex microbial communities (microbiota), including their collective genetic material (microbiome), differ between anatomic sites of an individua...

The protective role of the vaginal microbiome

The vaginal microbiome can play a protective role for a woman, or it can become imbalanced and cause inflammation, unwanted symptoms, and impact various a...