Preterm birth is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Increasing
evidence links the vaginal microbiome to the risk of spontaneous preterm labour that leads …

Vaginal Microbiome in Preterm Rupture of Membranes - Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics
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The human vaginal microbiota is frequently dominated by lactobacilli and transition to a
more diverse community of anaerobic microbes is associated with health risks. Glycogen …

Functional equilibrium between vaginal microbiota and the host is important for maintaining
gynecological and reproductive health. Apart from host genetics, infections, changes in diet …

Background Intrauterine infection accounts for a quarter of the cases of spontaneous
preterm birth; however, at present, it is not possible to efficiently identify pregnant women at …

Pregnancy is established during the periconceptional period as a continuum beginning with
blastocyst attachment to the endometrial epithelial surface followed by embryo invasion and …

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a gynecologic disorder characterized by a shift in cervicovaginal
microbiota from Lactobacillus spp. dominance to a polymicrobial biofilm composed of …

Convincing studies demonstrated that vaginal flora is one of the most impactful key
components for the well-being of the genital tract in women. Nevertheless, the potential …

Background The etiology of preterm birth (PTB) is heterogeneous and not yet well known.
Maternal periodontal disease has been investigated for decades and is a known risk factor …

Lactobacilli are the predominant microorganisms of the healthy human vagina. A novel
alternative for the prevention and treatment of female urogenital tract infections (UGTI) is the …