Vaginal Microbiome

The vaginal microbiome refers to the bacterial communities present in the female reproductive tract; a healthy vaginal microbiome is characterized by resilience and stability and resilience, whereas an unstable microbiome could be prone to invasion by pathogenic bacteria and dysbiosis.

What is Vaginal Microbiome?

The groundbreaking sequencing of the human genome was announced in 2001. It was undoubtedly a historical achievement in human biology and medicine; however, it gave us only a partial blueprint of our species. The studies of human microbiota (i.e. the communities of microorganisms that populate human body) and microbiome (i.e. the combined genetic profile of all those microorganisms) hold a promise of completing that blueprint.

Vaginal Microbiome Variation and Bacterial Vaginosis

Vaginal Microbiome and Premature Birth

Vaginal Microbiome During Pregnancy

Vaginal Microbiome and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Vaginal Microbiome and Gynecological Cancer

Latest Vaginal Microbiome News and Research

Can oral contraceptive therapy improve the vaginal microbiome in women with PCOS?

The impact of the contraceptive medication-induced change in hormonal levels on the vaginal microbiome.

7 Dec 2023

How do different organ microbiomes influence neuropsychiatric disorders?

Scientists review existing literature to understand how the microbiome influences neuropsychiatric disorders.

19 Oct 2023

Menstrual cups can be a great option for menstrual hygiene management, new trial shows

Menstrual cups may result in fewer infections and improve vaginal health, a new trial led by Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine shows.

17 Oct 2023

Menstrual cups could be a game-changer for women's health

Many girls in low- and middle-income countries struggle to buy products to manage their periods, which can cause them to skip school. So, ensuring they have access to menstrual products is critical.

25 Jul 2023

Understanding the impact of HPV on the vaginal microbiome and its role in cervical cancer

Researchers determine whether cervical cancer risk could be assessed using microflora-derived metabolites in HPV-infected females.

17 Jul 2023

Reproductive impact of changes in the vaginal microbiome of obese women

Study explores the impact of obesity on vaginal microbiota and reproduction.

5 Jul 2023

Lactobacillus vaginal suppositories may help prevent recurrent cystitis in postmenopausal women

Recurrent cystitis (RC) is a frequent infection of the urinary tract and bladder, which is highly prevalent among postmenopausal women.

3 Jul 2023

Vaginal microbial diversity and pregnancy outcomes

Researchers examined the diversity, community-type prevalence, and role of the vaginal microbiota in various pregnancy outcomes.

6 Jun 2023

Addressing sexual health issues of breast cancer patients on endocrine therapy

Breast cancer treatments that can save a woman's life can seriously harm her sexual health, says Dr. Kristin E. Rojas, a breast cancer surgeon at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

26 May 2023

Lactobacillus probiotics improve vaginal health in asymptomatic women

This study investigated the effect of administering Lactobacillus probiotics (LBPs) on vaginal dysbiosis in asymptomatic women. The results showed that oral intake of LBPs improved vaginal health in women with high Nugent scores.

17 Apr 2023

Vulvovaginitis and the microbiome: a review of the diagnosis and treatment of acute and recurrent infection

Researchers explored the relationship between microbiome and vulvovaginitis.

11 Apr 2023

Babies' gut microbiome is not influenced by vaginal microbiome, new study suggests

New research suggests that exposure to the vaginal microbiome during birth may not influence babies' gut microbiome as has long been assumed.

30 Mar 2023

Study shows that a healthy penile urethra supports a core microbiome that may be reshaped by penile-vaginal sex

Researchers in the US used a shotgun metagenomic approach to characterize urethral microbiomes of specimens from healthy men without infections or inflammations of the urethra.

27 Mar 2023

First-in-woman study of a non-hormonal vaginal film showed safety, potential contraceptive efficacy, and supports future development

Researchers developed a novel contraceptive 'ZB-06' a vaginal film containing a human contraceptive antibody called HC4-N that agglutinates sperm.

7 Mar 2023

Natural product with grape seed extracts, lactic acid, and pea protein could effectively manage bacterial vaginosis

Researchers evaluate the efficacy of using a product comprising lactic acid, grape seed extract, and pea protein in managing bacterial vaginosis in vivo.

28 Feb 2023

Ospemifene and systemic hormone therapy improve vulvovaginal atrophy symptoms, study suggests

As women age, they are more susceptible to vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse because of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA).

25 Jan 2023

Chemicals accumulated in the vagina may contribute to spontaneous preterm birth

Chemicals that accumulate in the vagina, potentially originating from personal care products, may contribute to spontaneous preterm birth, according to a new study by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

13 Jan 2023

Microbiomes in female reproductive tract linked to pregnancy following use of ART

Specific microbial profiles are associated with better conception rates from assisted reproductive technology.

9 Dec 2022

New microfluidic Organ Chip platform replicates the human vaginal tissue microenvironment

The human microbiome has been a hot topic over the last decade, with research pointing to disrupted bacterial communities as culprits for a host of maladies including irritable bowel syndrome, eczema, and autoimmune diseases.

28 Nov 2022

The vaginal microbiome through the lens of systems biology

A new paper recently published online in Trends in Microbiology journal reviews the systems biology approach to explore the vaginal microbiome (VMB), helping to understand its composition and function and the mechanisms by which it interacts with the host.

22 Nov 2022

Vaginal Microbiome

Overview

Vaginal Microbiome Variation and Bacterial Vaginosis

Vaginal Microbiome and Premature Birth

Vaginal Microbiome During Pregnancy

Feature Articles

Vaginal Microbiome and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Vaginal Microbiome and Gynecological Cancer

Latest Vaginal Microbiome News and Research

Can oral contraceptive therapy improve the vaginal microbiome in women with PCOS?

How do different organ microbiomes influence neuropsychiatric disorders?

Menstrual cups can be a great option for menstrual hygiene management, new trial shows

Menstrual cups could be a game-changer for women's health

Understanding the impact of HPV on the vaginal microbiome and its role in cervical cancer

Reproductive impact of changes in the vaginal microbiome of obese women

Lactobacillus vaginal suppositories may help prevent recurrent cystitis in postmenopausal women

Vaginal microbial diversity and pregnancy outcomes

Addressing sexual health issues of breast cancer patients on endocrine therapy

Lactobacillus probiotics improve vaginal health in asymptomatic women

Vulvovaginitis and the microbiome: a review of the diagnosis and treatment of acute and recurrent infection

Babies' gut microbiome is not influenced by vaginal microbiome, new study suggests

Study shows that a healthy penile urethra supports a core microbiome that may be reshaped by penile-vaginal sex

First-in-woman study of a non-hormonal vaginal film showed safety, potential contraceptive efficacy, and supports future development

Natural product with grape seed extracts, lactic acid, and pea protein could effectively manage bacterial vaginosis

Ospemifene and systemic hormone therapy improve vulvovaginal atrophy symptoms, study suggests

Chemicals accumulated in the vagina may contribute to spontaneous preterm birth

Microbiomes in female reproductive tract linked to pregnancy following use of ART

New microfluidic Organ Chip platform replicates the human vaginal tissue microenvironment

The vaginal microbiome through the lens of systems biology

From surviving to thriving: a framework for long-term success in people with HIV

Kevin Broadbelt

Michael Stryker

Vaginal Microbiome

Overview

Feature Articles

Vaginal Microbiome and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Vaginal Microbiome and Gynecological Cancer

Latest Vaginal Microbiome News and Research

From surviving to thriving: a framework for long-term success in people with HIV

Kevin Broadbelt

Michael Stryker

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