Role of Oral Lactobacilli on Vaginal Flora of Pregnant Women

Summary

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) occurs in about 20% of pregnancies and responsible for up to 25% of visits to gynecological clinics. BV is characterized by a shift in vaginal bacterial flora from lactobacilli to pathogenic bacterial flora like Gardnerella and Mycoplasma. Risk factors for the development of BV include douching, use of intrauterine contraceptive devices, new or multiple sexual partners, smoking and African American background.

Timeline

Start

2013-01

Primary completion

2015-03

Completion

2015-03

Drugs

Indications