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A Pilot Study Investigating the Impact of Oral Probiotic Supplementation on the Vaginal Microbiota and Aspects of Well-being

This double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled pilot study investigated the effects of a six-strain probiotic formulation containing Lactobacillus crispatus CUL40 and L. gasseri CUL09 on vaginal microbiota composition and well-being in 40 women with recurrent vaginal discomfort. Participants received either the probiotic (20 billion colony-forming units/day) or placebo for 20 days. Vaginal…

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