Understanding the Vaginal Microbiome

To maintain health and aid in bodily functions

To act as a barrier against all bacteria

To provide energy

To cause diseases

To increase the pH level

To produce lactic acid and maintain acidity

To eliminate all bacteria

To cause infections

By eliminating all microbes

By maintaining an acidic environment

By producing harmful bacteria

By increasing the pH level

A fungal infection

An overgrowth of lactobacilli

A viral infection

An imbalance in the natural bacteria

They have no effect on yeast

They kill all bacteria, including protective ones

They increase the acidity

They promote yeast growth directly

Increased risk of cancer

Improved fertility

Enhanced immune response

Decreased risk of STIs

By increasing the risk of preterm birth

By enhancing fetal growth

By ensuring a full-term pregnancy

By preventing all infections

Increased antibiotic use

Vaginal microbiome transplants

Hormonal therapy

Surgical intervention

To promote antibiotic use

To develop new surgical techniques

To eliminate all microbes

To close the gender health gap

To limit the scope of studies

To reduce research costs

To involve various stakeholders in finding solutions

To ensure faster research