Stomach bug treatment may change vaginal health, study finds

NCT ID NCT07408271

First seen Feb 22, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study looked at how standard treatment for H. pylori (a stomach infection) affects the natural bacteria in the vagina. Researchers followed 73 women, both before and after they took antibiotics and other medicines for H. pylori. They found that the treatment can change the types and amounts of vaginal bacteria, which might affect overall vaginal health.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Gastroenterology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang University

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

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