Link Between Vitamin D Insufficiency And Bacterial Vaginosis In Pregnant Women

May 16, 2009 by admin 

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection in US women of childbearing age, and is common in pregnant women. BV occurs when the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted and replaced by an overgrowth of certain bacteria. Because having BV puts a woman at increased risk for a variety of complications, such as preterm delivery, there is great interest in understanding how it can be prevented.

Source: Link Between Vitamin D Insufficiency And Bacterial Vaginosis In Pregnant Women

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