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Probiotics for the Prevention of Vaginal Infections: A Systematic Review
1School of Medicine, Universidad Catolica de Santiago de Guayaquil, Guayaquil, ECU.
Abstract:
Probiotics, particularly Lactobacillus strains, have been proposed as an alternative or adjunct therapy for bacterial vaginosis (BV) and vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) due to their potential to restore a healthy vaginal microbiota. This systematic review evaluated 11 randomized controlled trials with a Jadad score greater than three, indicating high-quality studies based on criteria such as randomization, blinding, and dropout rates. The review demonstrated significant improvements in clinical outcomes and vaginal microbiota restoration. However, variability in results highlights the need for further research.
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