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Understanding vaginal microbiome shifts in clinical practice

Expert/s: Dr Rebecca Mackenzie-Proctor
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In this episode:

  • Factors that disrupt lactobacillus balance across life stages
  • When probiotics help recurrent bacterial vaginosis or urinary tract infections and how oral and vaginal use differ
  • Practical measures that can help some patients, from clothing to soaps to sleep habits
  • Emerging fertility links, including chronic endometritis and microbiome support

 

Expert: Dr Rebecca Mackenzie-Proctor, Fertility Specialist

Host: Dr Rebecca Overton, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 30 mins

 

Last Updated: 27 Nov, 2025

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