Bacterial vaginosis in postmenopausal women
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2024-05
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Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
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© 2024 Linde Stewart
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Bacterial vaginosis, (BV), the most common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge in women of reproductive age, is one of the greatest mysteries in women’s health. It is linked to sexual activity and is associated with poor reproductive outcomes, a greater risk of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) including Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV), an increased risk of developing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and a greater risk of acquiring Human papillomavirus (HPV), particularly high-risk Human papillomavirus (hr-HPV) which has been associated with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). Although the aetiology is uncertain, BV is characterised by a disturbance of the vaginal microbiota and the development of a biofilm. While BV is readily diagnosed in women of reproductive age, there are limited published data available regarding the prevalence of BV among postmenopausal women and very little information about the impact it has on their lives. This MPhil program of research aims to learn more about BV in postmenopausal women and consists of two major components: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of BV in postmenopausal women; and a cross-sectional survey that seeks to understand more about Australian postmenopausal women’s knowledge and experiences of BV and the factors associated with BV after menopause.
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