Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer - University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer - University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
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"Healthy vaginal flora is supported by probiotics, cotton underwear, safe sex, and balanced hygiene—while harsh chemicals, tight clothing, and unprotected sex can disrupt it."
VAGINAL FLORA IN WOMEN- DISRUPTIVE AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS
| Disruptive Factors | Protective Factors |
| Vaginal douching (cleansing liquids) | Probiotics (especially Lactobacillus species) |
| Synthetic underwear and tight clothing | Use of cotton underwear |
| Unnecessary antibiotic use | Use of probiotics after high-dose antibiotic treatment |
| Constant use of pads / lack of ventilation (Candida risk) | Low-sugar diet |
| Use of scented soaps and deodorants | Regular but not excessive hygiene |
| Unprotected sex and frequent partner changes | Condom use, monogamy and regular gynecological follow-up |
Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer - University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer - University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
