Is bacterial vaginosis a disease?
Vaginal microbiota plays an essential role in women’s health. It is mainly composed of lactobacilli, and protects women throughout their life not only from different pathogens (bacteria, fungi, viruses originating in the intestinal microbiota or from the outside), but also from imbalances in the vaginal microbiota (dysbiosis) responsible for several urogenital disorders and infections. The most common diseases are cystitis, vaginosis and sexually transmitted infections (STI). The good news is that it is possible to prevent their onset or recurrence thanks to some hygiene rules or a targeted intake of probiotics intended to restore the microbial balance.
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Created
08 October 2019
Updated
30 May 2024