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 …

The female reproductive tract harbours hundreds of bacterial species and produces
numerous metabolites. The uterine cervix is located between the upper and lower parts of …

The female genital tract microbiota is part of a complex ecosystem influenced by several
physiological, genetic, and behavioral factors. It is uniquely linked to a woman's mucosal …

Globally, the majority of people living with HIV are women or girls, but they have been a
minority of participants in clinical trials and observational studies of HIV. Despite this …

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

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 …

Microbial infections are a threat to women's reproductive health. Although reproductive
cycles and pregnancy are controlled by sex hormones, the impact of hormones on host …

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 …

The human vaginal microbiota has a central role in the regulation of the female reproductive
tract (FRT) inflammation. Indeed, on one hand an optimal environment leading to a …

The impairment of pelvic floor muscle functions and Lactobacillus-deficient vaginal
microbiota is common in postpartum women. However, few studies have explored the …