The Effect of Exogenous Sex Steroids on the Vaginal Microbiota: A Systematic Review

The Effect of Exogenous Sex Steroids on the Vaginal Microbiota: A Systematic Review

BackgroundExogenous sex steroids within hormonal contraception and menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) have been used for family planning and management of menopausal symptoms, without consideration of their effects on the vaginal microbiota. This is largely because their use predates our understanding...

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Main Authors: Larissa K. Ratten, Erica L. Plummer, Catriona S. Bradshaw, Christopher K. Fairley, Gerald L. Murray, Suzanne M. Garland, Deborah Bateson, Gilda Tachedjian, Lindi Masson, Lenka A. Vodstrcil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
Subjects:
vaginal microbiota
hormonal contraceptives
menopausal hormone therapy
lactobacillus
Gardnerella vaginalis
oestrogen
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2021.732423/full

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