Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 and Reduced Nugent Score

Doses used in studies

capsules/day: 2 (median 2, IQR 2–2) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 6 months · IQR 6 months–6 months · Range 6 months–6 months — Reported in 1 of 1 study

1 of 1 paper

Evidence-based mixture containing Lactobacillus strains and lactoferrin to prevent recurrent bacterial vaginosis: a double blind, placebo controlled, randomised clinical trial.

2019-02-08
RCT
Beneficial microbes 10(1)
- R Russo
- E Karadja
- F De Seta

PubMed: 30525953
DOI: 10.3920/bm2018.0075

4 Insights on

Reduced Nugent Score

High evidence
Rigorous Journal
Clinical

The results showed that symptoms (vaginal discharge and itching), Nugent score and recurrence rate were significantly improved by probiotics mixture in association with lactoferrin.

Effect: Beneficial
Effect size: Small
Significant: Yes
Dose: 2 capsules/day for 5 days followed by 1 capsule/day for 10 consecutive days (induction phase); then 1 capsule/day for 10 consecutive days each month (maintenance phase)