Vaginal bacteria linked to ovarian cancer
12 August 2019
Vaginal bacteria linked to ovarian cancer
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Women at high risk of developing ovarian cancer have lower levels of protective “friendly” vaginal bacteria, as do women diagnosed with the disease, according to a study led by Professor Martin Widschwendter (UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health).
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