Vaginal States: Detection of Conversion Processes in Women Using Contraception and Characterization of Vaginal Lactobacillus Species.

Background: The vaginal microenvironment, regulated by an immune system, can be protected or altered by many factors, including contraceptive methods.

Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of contraceptive methods on the basic vaginal states (BVSs) and to identify culturable vaginal Lactobacillus species.

Methods: This is a prospective, consecutive, longitudinal, and descriptive study.