title: Probiotics affects vaginal flora in pregnant women, suggesting the possibility of preventing preterm labor.
authors.forename: Koji
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nishijima
authors.forename: Ken-Ichi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Shukunami
authors.forename: Fumikazu
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Kotsuji
mesh_terms: D000282:Administration, Intravaginal; D000284:Administration, Oral; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007778:Lactobacillus / Q000187:drug effects*; D011247:Pregnancy; D047928:Premature Birth / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019936:Probiotics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014621:Vagina / Q000382:microbiology*; D016585:Vaginosis, Bacterial / Q000150:complications