[Causes and consequences of an unbalanced vaginal ecosystem].
The vaginal microflora of a healthy asymptomatic woman is part of a dynamic ecosystem which is easily disturbed by known and unknown factors. The normal vaginal microflora consists of a broad spectrum of aerobic and anaerobic germs. The anaerobic microaerophilic Doederlin's bacillus (lactobacillus) plays a major role in the microflora, but is only one of the many factors controlling and tuning a well-balanced ecosystem. Although our understanding is still insufficient, basic knowledge of the ecosystem and new results lead to a successful therapeutic approach.
Schweizerische Pflegerinnenschule, Gynäkologisch-Geburtshilfliche Abteilung, Zürich.
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D001422:Bacterial Adhesion; D018407:Bacterial Physiological Phenomena; D003075:Coitus / Q000502:physiology; D003270:Contraceptive Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D017753:Ecosystem; D005260:Female; D006728:Hormones / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D006920:Hygiene; D007107:Immune System / Q000502:physiology; D007778:Lactobacillus / Q000502:physiology; D008598:Menstruation / Q000502:physiology; D011247:Pregnancy / Q000502:physiology; D014621:Vagina / Q000378:metabolism / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000502:physiology; D014623:Vaginal Diseases / Q000628:therapy
D003270:Contraceptive Agents; D006728:Hormones
Ursachen und Folgen von Störungen des Okosystems der Vagina.