The human vaginal microbiota is a critical determinant of vaginal health. These communities
live in close association with the vaginal epithelium and rely on host tissues for resources …

In addition to being a passage for sperm, menstruum, and the baby, the human vagina and
its microbiota can influence conception, pregnancy, the mode and timing of delivery, and the …

The incidence of preterm birth exceeds 10% worldwide. There are significant disparities in
the frequency of preterm birth among populations within countries, and women of African …

Preterm birth is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Increasing
evidence links the vaginal microbiome to the risk of spontaneous preterm labour that leads …

The gut and genital tract microbiota of females represent very complex biological
ecosystems that are in continuous communication with each other. The crosstalk between …

A healthy female genital tract harbors a microbiome dominated by lactic acid and hydrogen
peroxide producing bacteria, which provide protection against infections by maintaining a …

The vaginal microbiota has importance in preserving vaginal health and defending the host
against disease. The advent of new molecular techniques and computer science has …

Objectives To explore differences in the vaginal microbiome between preterm and term
deliveries. Design Nested case–control study in 3D cohort (design, develop, discover) …

Objective To systematically compare the endometrial microbiota in infertile women with and
without chronic endometritis (CE), as diagnosed by a quantitative and reference range …

Background: Preterm delivery (PTD) represents an important public health and therapeutic
challenge. Despite the reported link between the composition of vaginal microbiome and …