Factors Associated With Incidence and Spontaneous Clearance of Molecular-Bacterial Vaginosis: Results From a Longitudinal Frequent-Sampling Observational Study

Conclusions Although it is now well documented that vaginal microbiota are dynamic, there are few available data on factors associated with spontaneous clearance of molecular-BV. Lactobacillus iners–dominated vaginal microbiota are more likely to be dynamic and associated with different risk factors for incidence and clearance of BV. Among L. iners–dominated participants, age, race, and douching were linked to reduced clearance. Most transitions to molecular-BV during menstruations were short-lived.
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research