The role of probiotics in women's health: An update narrative review
Probiotics, live microorganisms that confer health benefits to the host when administered in adequate amounts, have gained considerable attention for their potential role in maintaining women's health. This overview summarizes key clinical findings on the beneficial effects of probiotics in var...
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| description | Probiotics, live microorganisms that confer health benefits to the host when administered in adequate amounts, have gained considerable attention for their potential role in maintaining women's health. This overview summarizes key clinical findings on the beneficial effects of probiotics in various aspects of women's health. Probiotics, particularly Lactobacillus species, contribute to vaginal health by promoting a balanced vaginal microbiome to prevent infections and maintain an acidic environment. In gynecologic conditions, probiotics show potential in preventing and managing bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, and sexually transmitted infections. Probiotic supplementation has also been associated with improvements in metabolic parameters and menstrual irregularities in polycystic ovary syndrome patients. During pregnancy, probiotics may be helpful in reducing the risk of gestational diabetes, maternal group B streptococcal colonization, obstetric anemia, and postpartum mastitis. In recent years, the potential role of probiotics in the prevention and management of gynecologic cancer has gained attention. Further research is needed to better understand the specific mechanisms and determine the optimal Lactobacillus strains and dosages regimens for gynecologic cancer prevention and therapy. In conclusion, probiotics offer a non-invasive and cost-effective approach to support women's health and prevent obstetric and gynecologic complications. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-14dbe9ede01b4e03b4a3fcc19fb3dfc12024-01-12T04:55:04ZengElsevierTaiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology1028-45592024-01-016312936The role of probiotics in women's health: An update narrative reviewLing-Ying Wu0Tsai-Hwa Yang1Yu-Che Ou2Hao Lin3Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, TaiwanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, TaiwanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chia-Yi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chia-Yi, TaiwanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Corresponding author. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 123, Ta Pei Road, Niao Sung District, Kaohsiung City 83301, Taiwan. Fax: +886 7 7322915Probiotics, live microorganisms that confer health benefits to the host when administered in adequate amounts, have gained considerable attention for their potential role in maintaining women's health. This overview summarizes key clinical findings on the beneficial effects of probiotics in various aspects of women's health. Probiotics, particularly Lactobacillus species, contribute to vaginal health by promoting a balanced vaginal microbiome to prevent infections and maintain an acidic environment. In gynecologic conditions, probiotics show potential in preventing and managing bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, and sexually transmitted infections. Probiotic supplementation has also been associated with improvements in metabolic parameters and menstrual irregularities in polycystic ovary syndrome patients. During pregnancy, probiotics may be helpful in reducing the risk of gestational diabetes, maternal group B streptococcal colonization, obstetric anemia, and postpartum mastitis. In recent years, the potential role of probiotics in the prevention and management of gynecologic cancer has gained attention. Further research is needed to better understand the specific mechanisms and determine the optimal Lactobacillus strains and dosages regimens for gynecologic cancer prevention and therapy. In conclusion, probiotics offer a non-invasive and cost-effective approach to support women's health and prevent obstetric and gynecologic complications.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1028455923003017ProbioticsWomen's healthVaginal healthGynecologic conditionsPregnancyGynecologic cancer |
| spellingShingle | Ling-Ying Wu Tsai-Hwa Yang Yu-Che Ou Hao Lin The role of probiotics in women's health: An update narrative review Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology Probiotics Women's health Vaginal health Gynecologic conditions Pregnancy Gynecologic cancer |
| title | The role of probiotics in women's health: An update narrative review |
| title_full | The role of probiotics in women's health: An update narrative review |
| title_fullStr | The role of probiotics in women's health: An update narrative review |
| title_full_unstemmed | The role of probiotics in women's health: An update narrative review |
| title_short | The role of probiotics in women's health: An update narrative review |
| title_sort | role of probiotics in women s health an update narrative review |
| topic | Probiotics Women's health Vaginal health Gynecologic conditions Pregnancy Gynecologic cancer |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1028455923003017 |
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