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Secrets of the microbiome: the vagina

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Factors Influencing the Vaginal Microbiome and Health

This chapter explores the various factors that can affect the vaginal microbiome, including semen fluid pH, nutrients, sex, antibiotics, lifestyle factors, and gut health. It discusses the consequences of a dysbiotic vaginal microbiome, such as candida overgrowth and bacterial vaginosis, as well as the association with health issues like HPV, HIV, fertility problems, and preterm birth.

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