We present the major characteristics of 'Lascolabacter vaginalis' strain KHD1 (= CSUR P0109 = DSM 101752), a new member of the family Prevotellaceae that was cultivated from a vaginal sample of a 33-year-old woman with bacterial vaginosis.

Epidemiological studies suggest H(2)O(2)-producing lactobacilli protect women against gonorrhea. Here we demonstrate that Lactobacillus crispatus and Lactobacillus jensenii, the most common lactobacilli in the female genital tract, inhibit gonococci in both acidic and neutral pH conditions. Inhibition was neutralized by bovine catalase, suggesting that H(2)O(2) is the primary mediator of inhibi...

A major hindrance in studying human meiosis has been the inability to assess all four products of female meiosis. Overcoming this hurdle, a new study discovers a high incidence of non-canonical 'reverse meiosis' and a new form of meiotic drive.

•LCH of the female reproductive tract has four patterns of involvement.•A comprehensive literature review revealed 35 cases of pure genital LCH.•We report two new cases of pure LCH lesions of the vulva and one of the cervix.•Treatment of LCH varies and there is no standard for pure genital involvement.•Prognosis of LCH confined to the gynecologic tract appears to be favorable.

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background: sexual dysfunctions are common and are regarded as important health problems for women of all ages with related quality of life issues. the purpose of this cross-sectional study was to explore the frequency of sexual dysfunction among women in reproductive age group referred to the islamic azad university hospitals. materials and methods: this study was performed on married women se...

Two new species of the genus Celyphoma Emeljanov, 1971 in the tribe Issini, C. quadrupla sp. nov. and C. bifurca sp. nov., are described and illustrated. In addition, the male and female reproductive systems of C. quadrupla sp. nov. are described. A key to all 26 species in the genus is provided.