P591 The effect of hormonal contraception on the vaginal microbiota over 2 years

• Published in: Sexually transmitted infections Vol. 95; no. Suppl 1; p. A263
• Main Authors: Tuddenham, Susan, Ghanem, Khalil, Gajer, Pawel, Robinson, Courtney, Ravel, Jacques, Brotman, Rebecca
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London BMJ Publishing Group LTD 01.07.2019
• Subjects: Birth control; Microbiota

BackgroundDespite widespread use, the effect of hormonal contraception (HC) on the vaginal microbiota (VMB) is understudied. We compared VMB in a longitudinal observational study of women during intervals on and off HC.MethodsWomen stopping and starting any form of HC and women off HC (controls) col...