Menopause and the vaginal microbiome
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- 作者：Alicia L. Muhleisena ; b ; Melissa M. Herbst-Kralovetzb ; mherbst1@email.arizona.edu" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author
- 关键词：Vaginal microbiota ; Lactobacillus spp. ; Anaerobic bacteria ; Bacterial vaginosis ; Vaginal epithelium ; Vulvovaginal atrophy ; Vaginal dryness ; Sexual and vaginal health ; Probiotics
- 刊名：Maturitas
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：September 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：91
- 期：Complete
- 页码：42-50
- 全文大小：1121 K
文摘
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Vaginal lactobacilli are strongly associated with vaginal health in menopause.
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Disruption in the vaginal microbiome correlates with vaginal symptoms of menopause.
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Lactobacilli decrease along with menopause-related hormonal and epithelial changes.
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Hormone replacement therapy can restore vaginal lactobacilli following menopause.
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Probiotic therapies show promise in reinstating vaginal homeostasis in menopause.