Vaginal bacteria linked to ovarian cancer
More than 7,300 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year in the UK.
There is growing scientific evidence that the community of bacteria and other microbes that reside inside us - our microbiome - influence our wellbeing and health. Lactobacilli levels were significantly lower in the women under 50 with ovarian cancer or high-risk cancer genes.It is not clear whether this link is causal or if other factors might explain it, or how much of an impact it has on risk.
Alexandra Holden, from Target Ovarian Cancer, said:"Before women become concerned about the bacteria in their vagina, more research is required to better understand how the vaginal microbiome may contribute to ovarian cancer, and find better ways to detect the disease. In the meantime, it is crucial for women to be aware of the symptoms, and to visit the GP with any concerns."
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