#vaginal microbiome

#vaginal microbiome

Semen has its own microbial community, just like the gut and vaginal microbiomes.

Scientists have identified a bacterial species in the semen microbiome that can be associated with health and fertility issues in the vaginal microbiome. [ more ]

The vaginal microbiome is more diverse than previously thought, with 135 unique combinations of bacterial strains identified in a new analysis.

The different strain combinations in the vaginal microbiome may affect a person's susceptibility to sexually transmitted diseases, risk of preterm birth, and overall health. [ more ]