Women's health has long been overlooked in science and medicine—an oversight with serious consequences not just for women, but for public health as a whole. A 2024 McKinsey report found that women ...

Micrograph by Science Photo Library When anaerobic bacteria like Gardnerella (pictured) outnumber protective Lactobacillus species, bacterial vaginosis can develop. New research suggests BV is ...

When the bacterial makeup is unbalanced, certain kinds of bacteria may become overgrown, most commonly Gardnerella vaginalis. Douching, not using condoms or other barrier methods, and having ...

This happens during menopause when estrogen levels fall and lactobacillus declines in number, while anaerobic bacteria, such as gardnerella and prevotella, make cervical cells prone to cancer.

ABSTRACT: Background: Chlamydia trachomatis is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) with significant public health implications, particularly among young adults. This study aimed to determine ...

Bacterial vaginosis is confined to an asymptomatic state in at least half of the cases. Symptomatic BV, on the other hand, is most typically accompanied by foul-smelling, profuse vaginal discharge ...

If you’re sexually active, regular testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and infections (STIs) is crucial to protect your health and the health of your partners. While you can get ...

J Midwifery Womens Health. 2006;51(6):423-430. In women who are allergic to metronidazole, treatment with clindamycin is recommended. For those who have gastrointestinal symptoms when taking oral ...

This valuable study reports a potential connection between the seminal microbiome and sperm quality/male fertility. The data are generally convincing. This study will be of interest to clinicians and ...