Vaginal bacteria linked to birth tears?

NCT ID NCT01822782

First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looked at whether pregnant women with certain types of vaginal bacteria are more likely to have tears or lesions during childbirth. Researchers checked the vaginal flora of 1,100 women and compared those with abnormal bacteria to those with normal bacteria. The goal was to see if there is a connection, which could help doctors identify women at higher risk.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau

    Nîmes, 30029, France

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