Bacterial Vaginosis in Lesbians and Bisexual Women

Bailey, Julia; Farquhar, Clare; Owen, Charlie

doi:10.1097/01.olq.0000143093.70899.68

Cited by 74 publications

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“…For reasons that warrant further analysis, the prevalence of BV among WSW is high and vaginal colonization with hydrogen peroxide-producing lactobacilli is low relative to that of heterosexual women matched for age and sexual risk behaviors [51][52][53][54][55]. BV prevalence among lesbians in these studies has ranged from 24% to 51%, as compared to 21% for heterosexual STD clinic patients and 9% to 14% for pregnant women.…”

Section: Bacterial Vaginosismentioning

confidence: 99%

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Associated Conditions Among Women Who Have Sex with Women

Singh

Marrazzo

2009

TOIDJ

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Available data support that women who have sex with women (WSW) are at risk for a variety of sexually transmitted infections (STI) and vaginitis. Risk of STI transmission in this group depends on the specific STI under consideration and the sexual practices involved. Data demonstrates that WSW receive less standard gynecologic screening than their heterosexual counterparts. This may be due, in part, to provider and patient assessment of risk. Based on available evidence, there is a need to increase provider education on the sexual health of WSW. Moreover, enhancement of STI screening guidelines that specifically mention WSW, particularly for cervical cancer and infections caused by C. trachomatis, are essential.

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Section: Bacterial Vaginosismentioning

confidence: 99%

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Associated Conditions Among Women Who Have Sex with Women

Singh

Marrazzo

2009

TOIDJ

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“…For lesbians other increases are evident. Bacterial vaginosis [49] (vaginal inflammation) has been reported in 31% of lesbians [50], more in those who had more partners. An increase in trichomonas, genital herpes and also genital warts has been reported with anal warts in 36% (vs. 15% in heterosexuals) [51].…”

Section: Syphilis and Other Venereal Diseasesmentioning

confidence: 98%

A General Review of Recent Reports on Homosexuality and Lesbianism

Hughes

2006

Sex Disabil

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This review deals with the most recent reports on male homosexuality (H) and lesbianism (L). The reviewer checked the most recent 1000 articles in the Internet's Medline to report the major new findings in H and L. First discussed is the presumed etiology or cause, including the ''maternal immunization hypothesis'' and the evidence for both genetic and environmental factors. Next the prevalence in various countries is reported. The related diseases include HIV+, syphilis and other venereal diseases. Factors like drug involvement, unprotected anal sex, casual partners are included, as is suicidal ideation, violence, child molestation and changes in sexual orientation over time. The goal of this review is to make available to all readers the most recent reports on H and L so that pre-existing problems and any new disorders that have arisen can be better understood and that attempts at their solution can be pursued.While this author was reviewing the life of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte to write a medical report on his seizures [1], he came upon many discussions about the ''Reign of Terror'' and the French Revolution [2] that played an important role in the life of this Emperor. As one of the most devastating times in human history when many French citizens were beheaded without committing any crimes, but with friends who were politically unpopular, the comment was made that there was also a great increase in male homosexuality (H) and lesbianism (L), as there usually is during times of great social upheaval. A similar phenomenon occurred during the decline

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“…22,23 Çalışmalar, lezbiyenlerde BV prevalansının da yüksek (%8-52) olduğunu göstermektedir. 19,20,24 Büyük örneklemli bir çalışmada, lezbiyenlerde BV (%45,2) prevalansı heteroseksüel gruba (%28,8) göre daha yüksek bulunmuştur. 25 Kadın cinsel partner ve BV arasındaki ilişkiyi inceleyen sistematik çalışma ve meta-analiz sonuçları, kadın seks partnerine sahip olan kadınlarda BV gelişme riskinin iki kat fazla olduğunu göstermektedir.…”

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