The role of probiotics in vaginal health.
- 2022-07-28
- Review
- Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology 12
- Zhaojun Mei
- Dandan Li
- PubMed: 35967876
- DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.963868
- Low evidence
The factors produced by Lactobacillus, such as bacteriocin and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), can inhibit the growth of pathogenic microorganisms and maintain the low pH environment of the vagina. Probiotics play an important role in maintaining the stability of vaginal microenvironment
- Effect
- Beneficial
- Effect size
- Moderate