TY  - JOUR
T1  - Influence of Vaginal Microbiota on Sexual and Reproductive Health: A Mini Review
A1  - Kanchi Ravi Don
A1  - Kanchi Ravi Padma
A1  - Baddula Venkata Sai Chandana
A1  - Mohammad Reshma Anjum
A1  - Sankari Mohan
JF  - Entomology and Applied Science Letters
JO  - Entomol Appl Sci Lett
SN  - 2349-2864
Y1  - 2023
VL  - 10
IS  - 1
DO  - 10.51847/pKK3OdRUr2
SP  - 11
EP  - 28
N2  - Research on the vaginal microbiota (VMB) began more than 150 years ago. Women's health and reproduction are significantly influenced by the vaginal microbiome. The vaginal microbiota plays a critical role in preserving vaginal health and safeguarding the host against illness. Understanding the variables that influence the stability of bacterial communities in the vagina may aid in identifying the likelihood of developing diseases that are harmful to women's health. Numerous microorganisms can be found in vaginal secretions, and the host feeds them nutrients for expansion and development. The menstrual cycle and sex hormones, contraceptives, and the vaginal microbiome all influence the risk of infection and disease, unfavorable pregnancy outcomes, and the success of fertility treatments. The likelihood of getting diseases such as STIs, bacterial vaginosis, fungal infections, premature birth, etc. increases as a result of changes in the vaginal environment caused by impaired vaginal contact with the microbiomes. Bacterial vaginosis microbiota has been linked to endometritis after elective abortions, pelvic inflammatory illness, vaginal discharge, and poor pregnancy outcomes. There is mounting evidence that the composition of women's vaginal microbiota has a significant impact on their sexual and reproductive health, including the risk of miscarriage, premature birth, and HIV infection. The main emphasis of this review is on the full impact of the microbial ecosystem of the human vagina and how they affect women's health and reproductive outcomes at different stages of the women’s life cycle, which includes various vaginal infections such as bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, cervical and endometrial cancer, etc.
UR  - https://easletters.com/article/influence-of-vaginal-microbiota-on-sexual-and-reproductive-health-a-mini-review-gu4bs5qpgehoqgh
ER  -