Predictors of the vaginal microflora

Article Abstract:

Sexual behavior and hormonal status have less influence on the composition of vaginal bacteria than the presence of protective bacteria and the woman's race. Normal vaginal bacteria can protect a woman from sexually transmitted diseases whereas an abnormal bacterial profile can lead to adverse pregnancy outcome and pelvic inflammatory disease.

Research, Physiological aspects, Vagina

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Bacterial vaginosis and intraamniotic infection

Article Abstract:

Pregnant women with abnormal vaginal bacteria may have an increased risk of developing infections within the amniotic sac. Researchers analyzed the vaginal fluid of 936 women and their newborns. Women who had a higher score for abnormal vaginal bacteria were more likely to have never had children before, have had an internal fetal monitor, and have had at least one vaginal examination during pregnancy. Analysis of the vaginal fluid of pregnant women may lead to increased recognition and treatment of infections before they precipitate intrauterine infection and preterm labor.

Infection, Complications and side effects, Amniotic fluid

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A randomized, controlled trial of a behavioral intervention to prevent sexually transmitted disease among minority women

Article Abstract:

Group counseling sessions may be effective in lowering the rate of sexually transmitted diseases in minority women. Researchers randomly assigned 424 Mexican-American and 193 African-American women to receive three group counseling sessions or standard counseling. The group counseling sessions lasted three to four hours. At six months and one year, women who received group counseling had lower rates of infection than women in the standard counseling group.

Sexually transmitted diseases, Evaluation, Prevention, Education, Minority women, Sexually transmitted disease prevention, Group counseling

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