The Vaginal Microbiome Is Linked to Cancer and Disease—& We're Now Learning How to Keep It Healthy

Have you ever wondered what makes a healthy vagina? Bacteria play an important role in vaginal health. If you've ever had your vaginal microbiome—the bacterial community that lives in your vagina—wiped out by taking antibiotics, you probably are well aware of that. But not all vaginal bacteria are alike: Some protect against disease, some can cause disease, and a recent study in Genome Medicine even suggests that microbiota in the vagina may yield clues about the presence of cancer. Don't Miss: Antibiotic Resistance—What You Need to Know About the War Against Superbugs What's Normal? Of... more

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