Vaginal, Cervical and Uterine pH in Women with Normal and Abnormal Vaginal Microbiota

Vaginal, Cervical and Uterine pH in Women with Normal and Abnormal Vaginal Microbiota

Introduction: Healthy women of reproductive age have a vaginal pH around 4.5, whereas little is known about pH in the upper genital tract. A shift in the vaginal microbiota may result in an elevated pH in the upper genital tract. This might contribute to decreased fertility and increased risk of pre...

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Main Authors: Malene Risager Lykke, Naja Becher, Thor Haahr, Ebbe Boedtkjer, Jørgen Skov Jensen, Niels Uldbjerg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
abnormal vaginal microbiota
bacterial vaginosis
cervical mucus plug
female reproductive tract
vaginal pH
vaginal physiology
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/2/90

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