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September 5, 2025Journal of Assisted Reproduction and GeneticsOpen Access

Vaginal microbiota correlations to gynecological symptoms, intimate hygiene practices, and background parameters of IVF patients: a cross-sectional study

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THThor HaahrSOSophie OvesenNFNina la Cour Freiesleben

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Overview

Cross-sectional study highlights prevalence of vaginal dysbiosis in IVF patients, correlating with intimate hygiene and BMI.

Key Points

  • A high prevalence of vaginal dysbiosis was identified among IVF patients, primarily subclinical.
  • The study found that 34% of patients exhibited vaginal dysbiosis, highlighting significant correlations with BMI and intimate hygiene practices.
  • Methods included a qPCR method for vaginal dysbiosis diagnosis and a 16S rRNA gene sequencing method for community state assessment.
  • These findings suggest lifestyle changes, particularly regarding intimate hygiene, may be critical for managing vaginal dysbiosis in this population.

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Haahr et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23966b210217d6477c1cdhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-025-03629-9
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