Probiotics improve post-menopausal vaginal healthEfficacy of PBS067, subsp. BL050, and LRH020 in the Amelioration of Vaginal Microbiota in Post-Menopausal Women: A Prospective Observational Clinical Trial.
We explored the potential of probiotics to enhance vaginal health in post-menopausal women. Through a clinical trial involving 50 participants aged 45 to 65, we administered a daily probiotic supplement for 28 days.
The results were promising, showing a noteworthy reduction in menopause-related symptoms, including a 50% improvement in vaginal well-being. Remarkably, we also noted significant decreases in inflammatory markers alongside a positive shift in vaginal microbiota, with increased lactobacilli.
Our findings suggest that these specific probiotic strains can effectively support post-menopausal women’s health.
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Lactobacillus effective for vaginal healthVagiBIOM Lactobacillus suppository improves vaginal health index in perimenopausal women with bacterial vaginosis: a randomized control trial.
We evaluated the effects of VagiBIOM, a Lactobacillus-based vaginal suppository, on vaginal health among peri- and premenopausal women facing bacterial vaginosis (BV). In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with 66 participants, we measured changes in vaginal pH and health after 4 weeks of treatment.
Results showed significant improvements in vaginal health index scores and reductions in vaginal pH and itching symptoms. Notably, two Lactobacillus species identified in the treatment group indicated enhanced vaginal microbiome diversity. VagiBIOM appears effective in relieving BV-related symptoms in women experiencing menopause.
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Probiotic may stabilize estrogen levelsSupplementation with a Probiotic Formula Having β-Glucuronidase Activity Modulates Serum Estrogen Levels in Healthy Peri- and Postmenopausal Women.
We examined whether a probiotic containing the strain KABP052 could help stabilize estrogen levels in peri- and postmenopausal women. In a thorough randomized, double-blind study, we compared women taking the probiotic to those given a placebo.
Over 12 weeks, those who received KABP052 showed notably higher estradiol and estrone levels, suggesting that this probiotic can effectively modulate estrogen during menopause. This promising finding opens new avenues for using probiotics to support menopausal health.
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Probiotics improve vaginal floraRandomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of oral lactobacilli to improve the vaginal flora of postmenopausal women.
We investigated how orally administered probiotics, particularly Lactobacillus rhamnosus, can impact the vaginal flora of postmenopausal women. In a randomized, double-blind study, participants received either probiotic capsules or a placebo for 14 days.
Our findings revealed that 60% of the women taking the probiotics experienced a significant improvement in their vaginal flora, compared to just 16% in the placebo group. This suggests that Lactobacillus rhamnosus may effectively support vaginal health during menopause.
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Inulin supports UTI managementPrevention and treatment of cystitis during menopause: efficacy of a nutraceutical containing D-mannose, inulin, cranberry, bearberry, and .
We conducted a study to understand how a nutraceutical compound, which includes inulin, affects menopausal women experiencing recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Our approach involved recruiting women who had a history of these infections and wished to explore treatments that avoided antibiotics.
Participants were divided into two groups: one used the nutraceutical compound daily for ten days each month, while the other did not. Over a span of 12 months, we tracked the number of UTI occurrences and checked for any improvement in symptoms using a Visual Analog Scale.
Our results indicated that those in the treatment group experienced a significant reduction in UTI episodes and better relief from symptoms after a year. This suggested that the combined effects of D-mannose, cranberry, bearberry, and inulin may offer a natural remedy for managing UTIs in menopausal women.
Overall, we found that inulin, as part of this nutraceutical mix, seems beneficial in reducing UTI occurrences, although the isolated impact of inulin specifically was not directly assessed in this study.
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