Review Article
Significance of Probiotics in Vaginal Health
Author(s): Andrew Oath*
Although the effect of probiotics on the health of the female reproductive tract is still disputed, they
have been widely used to treat intestinal diseases. Lactobacillus is the most bountiful microorganism
in the vagina, which is connected with the vaginal mucosal hindrance. Lactobacillus can compete with
pathogens to prevent their colonization by adhering to the vaginal epithelium. Bacteriocin and
Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2), two Lactobacillus-produced factors, can keep the vagina's low pH level
and prevent the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. Probiotics are essential for preventing cervical
cancer from spreading, strengthening the immune system and preserving the stability of the vaginal
microenvironment. In order to provide a basis for further exerting the role of probiotics in women's
health, we review the .. View More»
DOI:
10.14303/2141-5463.2023.56