The association between lifestyle factors and the composition of the vaginal microbiota: a review

M Morsli, E Gimenez, C Magnan, F Salipante… - European Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Purpose The vaginal microbiota offers valuable insights into women's sexual health and the
risk of developing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and bacterial vaginosis. Despite the …

Alterations of Vaginal Microbiota and Chlamydia trachomatis as Crucial Co-Causative Factors in Cervical Cancer Genesis Procured by HPV

C Gargiulo Isacco, MG Balzanelli, S Garzone… - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Chlamydia trachomatis and human papillomavirus (HPV) are the most common pathogens
found in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and both are known to increase the risk of …

Sequencing and culture-based characterization of the vaginal and uterine microbiota in beef cattle that became pregnant or remained open following artificial …

EM Webb, DB Holman, KN Schmidt, B Pun… - Microbiology …, 2023 - Am Soc Microbiol
In this study, we evaluated the vaginal and uterine microbiota between beef cattle that
became pregnant via artificial insemination (AI) and those that remained open to identify …

Molecular characterization of vaginal microbiota using a new 22-species qRT-PCR test to achieve a relative-abundance and species-based diagnosis of bacterial …

AB Oyenihi, R Haines, J Trama, S Faro… - Frontiers in Cellular …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Background Numerous bacteria are involved in the etiology of bacterial vaginosis (BV). Yet,
current tests only focus on a select few. We therefore designed a new test targeting 22 BV …

The effect of the female genital tract and gut microbiome on reproductive dysfunction

W Cao, X Fu, J Zhou, Q Qi, F Ye, L Li, L Wang - BioScience Trends, 2023 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Microorganisms are ubiquitous in the human body; they are present in various areas
including the gut, mouth, skin, respiratory tract, and reproductive tract. The interaction …

A Narrative Review Discussing the Obstetric Repercussions Due to Alterations of Personalized Bacterial Sites Developed within the Vagina, Cervix, and Endometrium

B Doroftei, OD Ilie, T Armeanu, IL Stoian… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background: The reproductive tract microbiota that evolved as an integrative component has
been studied intensively in the last decade. As a result, novel research, clinical …

Vaginal microbiome in pregnant women with and without short cervix

A Silvano, N Meriggi, S Renzi, V Seravalli, MG Torcia… - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cervical shortening is a recognised risk factor for pre-term birth. The vaginal microbiome
plays an essential role in pregnancy and in maternal and foetal outcomes. We studied the …

Metagenomic analysis reveals a dynamic microbiome with diversified adaptive functions that respond to ovulation regulation in the mouse endometrium

S Pu, M Wang, J Wang, Q Zhang, X Ma, R Wang, S Yu… - BMC genomics, 2023 - Springer
Understanding the microflora inhabiting the reproductive tract is important for a better
understanding of female physiology and reproductive health. The endometrial fluid from …

The condition of women frequently changing sanitary pads in 28 cities of China: a cross-sectional study

J Sun, S Bai, Q Li, M Zhao, L Ge, S Zang - Reproductive Health, 2024 - Springer
Objectives This study aims to fill the gap in understanding the frequency of changing
sanitary pads and the key factors associated with this practice among women in China …

Vaginal microecology and its role in human papillomavirus infection and human papillomavirus associated cervical lesions

J Ye, X Qi - APMIS, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The vaginal microecology comprises the vaginal microbiome, immune microenvironment,
vaginal anatomy, and the cervicovaginal fluid, which is rich in metabolites, enzymes, and …