“My doctor mentioned my gut and vaginal bacteria change during menopause — is that actually true, and does it matter for my health?”
How Menopause Changes Your Microbiome: Oral, Gut, and Vaginal Shifts Explained
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Nieto, M.R., Rus, M.J., Areal-Quecuty, V., Lubián-López, D.M., & Simon-Soro, A.. (2025). Menopausal shift on women's health and microbial niches. npj Women's Health 3:3. doi:10.1038/s44294-024-00050-y
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