Abstract:Sex hormones have a large influence on the structure and function of vaginal microbiota. A delicate balance between the vaginal microbiota and the host is one of the most important health reasons for women. The purpose of this study was to see if there were any links between female sex hormone levels and vaginal microbial diversity. A total of 100 vaginal swabs were obtained from female patients between the ages of 20 and 60 years who were suspected of having symptomatic and asymptomatic vaginal infections at … Show more
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