The overall objective of the project was to examine associations between the composition of the vaginal microbiota and genitourinary menopausal symptoms, serum estrogen, and vaginal glycogen. Women (n
The log10 average genomic count (N = 6–9) established by qPCR for the indicated bacterial genus or species ± the standard error of the mean are depicted. Empty cells indicate a lack of detectable targ
Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of infant mortality and incurs billions of dollars per year in avoidable health costs. The causes of preterm birth are not well understood but are thought to o
