The relationship between vaginal pH and bacterial vaginosis as diagnosed using qPCR in an asymptomatic subfertile population.

Marjolein M van den TweelS van der StruijsE H A van den MunckhofK E Boers

Published in: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics (2022)

This study shows that the vaginal pH for a multi-ethnic, asymptomatic population of women attending fertility clinics is strongly associated with BV qPCR outcome. Using the cut-off of pH of 4.7 has a high sensitivity for diagnosis of BV by qPCR and can be achieved at a cost reduction of 60%.

Keyphrases

lps induced
lipopolysaccharide induced
primary care
polycystic ovary syndrome
type diabetes
inflammatory response
pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
tertiary care
cervical cancer screening