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[Vaginal microbiota and vaginosis].
Anna Surbone1, Basile Pache1, Patrice Mathevet1
1Service de gynécologie-obstétrique, Département femme-mère-enfant, Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois, 1011 Lausanne.
Revue Medicale Suisse
|October 19, 2022
Summary
The vaginal microbiota, dominated by Lactobacillus, maintains health by preventing infections. Imbalances, or dysbiosis, can lead to bacterial vaginosis, impacting reproductive health and increasing infection risks.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Gynecology
Context:
- The vaginal microbiota is primarily composed of Lactobacillus species.
- Lactobacillus plays a crucial role in preventing overgrowth of other potentially pathogenic microorganisms.
Purpose:
- To explain the role of the vaginal microbiota in maintaining health.
- To describe bacterial vaginosis (BV) as a common dysbiosis.
- To outline the clinical consequences of BV.
Summary:
- Disturbances in the vaginal microbiota lead to dysbiosis, with bacterial vaginosis being a frequent condition.
- Bacterial vaginosis is characterized by the proliferation of anaerobic bacteria, causing abnormal discharge.
- BV is associated with increased risks of genital infections, infertility, and preterm birth.
Impact:
- BV significantly affects women's reproductive health and pregnancy outcomes.
- Understanding microbiota balance is key to managing BV.
- Restoring a normal vaginal microbiota is essential for BV treatment.
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