Bacterial Vaginosis Treatments: Probiotics Can Increase Effectiveness Of Some Antibiotic Therapies Aug 4, 2009
3, 2009) Antimicrobial treatments for bacterial vaginosis (BV) are effective, but taking lactobacillus tablets alongside metronidazole antibiotic therapy increases effectiveness over taking this antibiotic alone, according to a Cochrane Systematic Review. The researchers also concluded that intravaginal lactobacillus was as effective as oral metronidazole, although they did note unexplained drop-outs from the trials. (Science Daily)
Birth Control May Help Ward off Bacterial Vaginosis Aug 1, 2009
THURSDAY, July 30 (HealthDay News) -- Women who are prone to the common vaginal infection, bacterial vaginosis, are less likely to have a recurrence if they take hormonal contraception, whether it be birth control pills or Depo-Provera injections, new research suggests ... 3 percent, were diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis ... Women who were taking an oral contraceptive that included estrogen and progestin were 34 percent less likely to have a recurrence of bacterial vaginosis than women not... (MEDLINEplus)
Preventing Preemies Jul 24, 2009
Preterm births are also more common in women with upper-genital-tract infections like bacterial vaginosis, in very underweight and very overweight women, in women who undergo cesarean-section births and in women with certain bleeding and clotting disorders. But taken together, these factors still leave doctors stumped in more than 40% of preterm cases. (Time.com)
Lack of vitamin D causes BV in women May 23, 2009
A University of Pittsburgh study links bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women to a deficiency of vitamin D.. "Bacterial vaginosis affects nearly one in three reproductive-aged women, so there is great need to understand how it can be prevented," said Lisa M. Bodnar, the Pitt assistant professor of epidemiology obstetrics and gynecology ... "Bacterial vaginosis is another outcome to put on that list," she said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Low levels of vitamin D linked to common vaginal infection in pregnant women May 23, 2009
PITTSBURGH, May 22 Pregnant women with low levels of vitamin D may be more likely to suffer from bacterial vaginosis (BV) a common vaginal infection that increases a woman's risk for preterm delivery, according to a University of Pittsburgh study ... "Bacterial vaginosis affects nearly one in three reproductive-aged women, so there is great need to understand how it can be prevented," said Lisa M. Bodnar, Ph. (EurekAlert!)
Vitamin D Insufficiency Linked To Bacterial Vaginosis In Pregnant Women May 21, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 21, 2009) Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection in US women of childbearing age, and is common in pregnant women ... Bodnar et al. Maternal Vitamin D Deficiency Is Associated with Bacterial Vaginosis in the First Trimester of Pregnancy ... When a pregnant woman has bacterial vaginosis, her. (Science Daily)
CHS students observe spring break programs Mar 15, 2009
The health department showed pictures of reproductive areas infected with various STI s. Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, HPV, trichomoniasis, HIV/AIDS, yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis were the diseases and infections covered in the program. Both male and female parts were shown infected. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Beatles fans to get videogame September 9 Mar 12, 2009
Bacterial Vaginosis l activity can increase risk of STD's. Let Dave r's Entertain You. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
HIV & AIDS Feb 7, 2009
Have another sexually transmitted disease, such as syphilis, herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhea or bacterial vaginosis. Share needles during intravenous drug use. (CNN -- Health)
Education Level Linked to Risk of Preterm Birth Feb 7, 2009
She and colleagues suggest investment in policies that reduce modifiable risks for preterm birth, as well as further research of other possible explanatory factors, such as the interval between pregnancies, diet, or the presence of bacterial vaginosis. SOURCE: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition, January 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
