Lenka Vodstrcil
@lenkavod.bsky.social
Senior Research Fellow #SexualHealth #Epidemiology at School of Translational Medicine, Monash University
Deputy Head, Genital Microbiome and Mycoplasma group
President, Sexual Health Society of Victoria
Deputy Head, Genital Microbiome and Mycoplasma group
President, Sexual Health Society of Victoria
Reposted by Lenka Vodstrcil
ACOG’s new Clinical Practice Update on bacterial vaginosis (BV) treatment explores new data and increasing evidence supporting the efficacy of sexual partner therapy in reducing recurrences of BV. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qgja4X
October 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
ACOG’s new Clinical Practice Update on bacterial vaginosis (BV) treatment explores new data and increasing evidence supporting the efficacy of sexual partner therapy in reducing recurrences of BV. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qgja4X
Reposted by Lenka Vodstrcil
Treatment strategies for #BacterialVaginosis include eliminating harmful bacteria, restoring optimal microbiota and preventing sexual transmission. Achieving sustained cure likely requires a tailored, multi-strategy plan. #WomensHealth #medsky
https://www.nature.c...
https://www.nature.c...
June 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Treatment strategies for #BacterialVaginosis include eliminating harmful bacteria, restoring optimal microbiota and preventing sexual transmission. Achieving sustained cure likely requires a tailored, multi-strategy plan. #WomensHealth #medsky
https://www.nature.c...
https://www.nature.c...
Reposted by Lenka Vodstrcil
#BacterialVaginosis is associated with an interconnected morbidity profile, including HPV infection and cervical carcinogenesis, increased risk of sexually transmitted diseases, and gynaecological and obstetric complications. #WomensHealth #obgynsky
https://www.nature.c...
https://www.nature.c...
June 25, 2025 at 7:58 PM
#BacterialVaginosis is associated with an interconnected morbidity profile, including HPV infection and cervical carcinogenesis, increased risk of sexually transmitted diseases, and gynaecological and obstetric complications. #WomensHealth #obgynsky
https://www.nature.c...
https://www.nature.c...
Reposted by Lenka Vodstrcil
It's no exaggeration to call this a paradigm shift...
But what do people need to know when considering if partner treatment is right for them?
...and what do they need from #healthcare providers?
Find out what trial participants said in our new @springernature.com #publication: rdcu.be/edCJ9
But what do people need to know when considering if partner treatment is right for them?
...and what do they need from #healthcare providers?
Find out what trial participants said in our new @springernature.com #publication: rdcu.be/edCJ9
March 17, 2025 at 2:32 AM
It's no exaggeration to call this a paradigm shift...
But what do people need to know when considering if partner treatment is right for them?
...and what do they need from #healthcare providers?
Find out what trial participants said in our new @springernature.com #publication: rdcu.be/edCJ9
But what do people need to know when considering if partner treatment is right for them?
...and what do they need from #healthcare providers?
Find out what trial participants said in our new @springernature.com #publication: rdcu.be/edCJ9
We also outlined all of the obstetric and gynaecologic sequelae associated with BV. The mechanisms underpinning these associations are also included in our BV Primer
#BacterialVaginosis is associated with gynaecological and obstetric complications, including preterm birth, spontaneous abortion, infertility, early pregnancy loss and lower IVF success. #WomensHealth #obgynsky
https://www.nature.c...
https://www.nature.c...
June 25, 2025 at 11:07 AM
We also outlined all of the obstetric and gynaecologic sequelae associated with BV. The mechanisms underpinning these associations are also included in our BV Primer
Our Primer presents the latest evidence on the pathogenesis of bacterial vaginosis (BV). We included a hypothetical model of how the formation of a BV-biofilm occurs following vaginal colonisation with key BV-associated bacteria. View our @natrevdiseaseprimers.nature.com on BV to find out more!
#BacterialVaginosis is characterized by reduced lactobacilli and overgrowth of anaerobes, but its exact pathogenesis is unclear. One model involves sequential pathogen colonization and biofilm formation.
https://www.nature.c... #obgynsky 🦠
https://www.nature.c... #obgynsky 🦠
June 25, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Our Primer presents the latest evidence on the pathogenesis of bacterial vaginosis (BV). We included a hypothetical model of how the formation of a BV-biofilm occurs following vaginal colonisation with key BV-associated bacteria. View our @natrevdiseaseprimers.nature.com on BV to find out more!
Reposted by Lenka Vodstrcil
#BacterialVaginosis affects ~26% of the population globally, with regional variation. It is most common in resource-limited areas and women living with HIV, and vaginal microbial communities vary by location and population. #WomensHealth
https://www.nature.c...
https://www.nature.c...
June 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
#BacterialVaginosis affects ~26% of the population globally, with regional variation. It is most common in resource-limited areas and women living with HIV, and vaginal microbial communities vary by location and population. #WomensHealth
https://www.nature.c...
https://www.nature.c...
This PrimeView provides a lovely overview of our paper and is free to download this week!
Find out the latest in BV research and what we still need to find out to improve health outcomes for all women with BV.
Find out the latest in BV research and what we still need to find out to improve health outcomes for all women with BV.
Get Primed on Bacterial vaginosis with our NEW PrimeView! FREE to download this week!
#WomensHealth #microbiome 🦠
https://www.nature.c...
#WomensHealth #microbiome 🦠
https://www.nature.c...
June 20, 2025 at 12:31 AM
This PrimeView provides a lovely overview of our paper and is free to download this week!
Find out the latest in BV research and what we still need to find out to improve health outcomes for all women with BV.
Find out the latest in BV research and what we still need to find out to improve health outcomes for all women with BV.
Reposted by Lenka Vodstrcil
Our NEW Primer on Bacterial vaginosis is live today! By Bradshaw, Plummer, Muzny, Mitchell, Fredricks, Herbst-Kralovetz & Vodstrcil
@lenkavod.bsky.social 🦠 #microbiome #WomensHealth
Check it out here ⬇️
@lenkavod.bsky.social 🦠 #microbiome #WomensHealth
Check it out here ⬇️
Bacterial vaginosis - Nature Reviews Disease Primers
Bacterial vaginosis is a vaginal microbiome disorder that is associated with serious obstetric and gynaecologic complications and negative effects on quality of life. In this Primer, Bradshaw et al. review the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of bacterial vaginosis, discuss its effects on quality of life and highlight areas for research.
www.nature.com
June 19, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Our NEW Primer on Bacterial vaginosis is live today! By Bradshaw, Plummer, Muzny, Mitchell, Fredricks, Herbst-Kralovetz & Vodstrcil
@lenkavod.bsky.social 🦠 #microbiome #WomensHealth
Check it out here ⬇️
@lenkavod.bsky.social 🦠 #microbiome #WomensHealth
Check it out here ⬇️
Reposted by Lenka Vodstrcil
Get Primed on Bacterial vaginosis with our NEW PrimeView! FREE to download this week!
#WomensHealth #microbiome 🦠
https://www.nature.c...
#WomensHealth #microbiome 🦠
https://www.nature.c...
June 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Get Primed on Bacterial vaginosis with our NEW PrimeView! FREE to download this week!
#WomensHealth #microbiome 🦠
https://www.nature.c...
#WomensHealth #microbiome 🦠
https://www.nature.c...
Our Nature Primer on Bacterial vaginosis is out now in
@springernature.com journal @natrevdiseaseprimers.nature.com
We provide an overview of the latest #BV research and key knowledge gaps in BV aetiology, diagnostics & treatment.
read it here: rdcu.be/erOxg
I loved working with this team!
@springernature.com journal @natrevdiseaseprimers.nature.com
We provide an overview of the latest #BV research and key knowledge gaps in BV aetiology, diagnostics & treatment.
read it here: rdcu.be/erOxg
I loved working with this team!
Bacterial vaginosis
Nature Reviews Disease Primers - Bacterial vaginosis is a vaginal microbiome disorder that is associated with serious obstetric and gynaecologic complications and negative effects on quality of...
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June 20, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Our Nature Primer on Bacterial vaginosis is out now in
@springernature.com journal @natrevdiseaseprimers.nature.com
We provide an overview of the latest #BV research and key knowledge gaps in BV aetiology, diagnostics & treatment.
read it here: rdcu.be/erOxg
I loved working with this team!
@springernature.com journal @natrevdiseaseprimers.nature.com
We provide an overview of the latest #BV research and key knowledge gaps in BV aetiology, diagnostics & treatment.
read it here: rdcu.be/erOxg
I loved working with this team!
The #StepUp male partner treatment trial recently published @nejm.org showed that treating the male partners of women with #bacterialvaginosis at the same time reduced BV recurrence rates out to 12 weeks. For men we used a combination of topical and oral antibiotics (or no treatment for controls).
The addition of combined oral and topical antimicrobial therapy for male partners to treatment of women for bacterial vaginosis resulted in a lower rate of recurrence within 12 weeks than treatment of the woman alone. Full StepUp trial results and Research Summary: nej.md/3QJIVKn
#MedSky #IDSky
#MedSky #IDSky
March 24, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The #StepUp male partner treatment trial recently published @nejm.org showed that treating the male partners of women with #bacterialvaginosis at the same time reduced BV recurrence rates out to 12 weeks. For men we used a combination of topical and oral antibiotics (or no treatment for controls).