Open AccessProbiotics for preventing recurrent bacterial vaginosis
Author(s) -
Lauren Webb
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of physician assistants
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0893-7400
DOI - 10.1097/01.jaa.0000731484.81301.58
Subject(s) - bacterial vaginosis , medicine , probiotic , antibiotics , vaginitis , microbiology and biotechnology , gynecology , biology , bacteria , genetics
Multiple studies have shown that oral or vaginal probiotics can effectively treat and prevent recurrent bacterial vaginosis. The dose, route, and treatment protocols vary greatly between studies, but many have shown a statistically significant reduction in the rate of recurrence of bacterial vaginosis. Further research is needed to determine the adequate dose, specific probiotic, optimal duration, and route of administration, with or without antibiotics.