Bacterial vaginosis (BV), a state of altered vaginal flora with unknown etiology is related to many adverse reproductive health problems. Some causes of BV include lack of hygiene, low immunity, douching, etc. Did you know? Diet too is one of the unrecognized causes of BV. Read to understand the association between BV and diet.
In case of BV, the count of hydrogen-peroxide producing Lactobacilli decreases and is replaced by a concentration of anaerobic bacteria. BV is not only associated with discomfort, but also has substantially adverse reproductive and obstetric health outcomes for women and their infants, including low birth weight and pelvic inflammatory disease. Also, women with BV are more susceptible to get infected with HIV and STDs. Diet has a great influence on the microflora in the reproductive tract. Studies have shown an association between diet and bacterial vaginosis.…
