The harmful impact of xenobiotics on the environment and human health is being more
widely recognized; yet, inter-and intraindividual genetic variations among humans modulate …

The vaginal microbial community (“microbiota”) is a key component of the reproductive
health of women, providing protection against urogenital infections. In sub-Saharan Africa …

The microorganisms of the vaginal tract are critical for vaginal and reproductive health.
However, the regulation of these microorganisms is not well understood. Therefore, we …

Young women in sub-Saharan Africa are disproportionally affected by HIV infection and
unintended pregnancies. However, hormonal contraceptive (HC) use may influence HIV risk …

Background Bacterial vaginosis (BV), a condition in which vaginal Lactobacillus spp. are in
low abundance, is associated with vulvovaginal symptoms, obstetric outcomes and …

Unique compositional and functional features of the cervicovaginal microbiota have been
associated with protection against and risk for sexually transmitted infections (STI). In men …

Effective contraceptives are a global health imperative for reproductive-aged women.
However, there remains a lack of rigorous data regarding the effects of contraceptive options …

Background Exogenous sex steroids within hormonal contraception and menopausal
hormone therapy (MHT) have been used for family planning and management of …

A Lactobacillus-dominated vaginal microbiota (VMB) has been associated with health and
considered an important host defense mechanism against urogenital infections. Conversely …

The diversity and dynamics of the microbial species populating the human vagina are
increasingly understood to play a pivotal role in vaginal health. However, our knowledge …