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- A healthy vaginal microbiome, primarily supported by Lactobacilli, is essential for preventing infections and keeping vaginal pH balanced (3.8 to 4.5).
- Pregnancy leads to hormonal and immune changes that can alter the vaginal microbiome, increasing susceptibility to infections like HIV.
- Conditions like bacterial vaginosis and vulvovaginal candidiasis indicate imbalances in the microbiome, though treatment with probiotics is not recommended for pregnant women.
Article Abstract
• The balanced vaginal microbiome is the main factor defending the vaginal environment against infections. Lactobacilli play a key role in this regard, maintaining the vaginal pH within the normal range (3.8 to 4.5). •Hormonal and immune adaptations resulting from pregnancy influence changes in the vaginal microbiome during pregnancy. •An altered vaginal microbiome predisposes to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. •Bacterial vaginosis is the main clinical expression of an imbalanced vaginal microbiome. •Vulvovaginal candidiasis depends more on the host's conditions than on the etiological agent. • is a protozoan transmitted during sexual intercourse. •The use of probiotics is not approved for use in pregnant women.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11075393 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.61622/rbgo/2024FPS03 | DOI Listing |
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