Interestingly, more than 50% of miscarriages are associated with abnormalities in the chromosomes, and many women suffer from such problems. However, other causes are not so clear, and more research is needed to understand the full details about this issue. The study has opened new doors for researchers across the world to consider the changes in vaginal bacteria as an important factor that can lead to miscarriage.
The vaginal bacteria is good for the overall health of women, and it helps to prevent many diseases. It kills foreign particles that may enter the vagina and keeps it clean. This bacteria is rich in lactobacilli that produce certain acids to kill harmful bacteria. Due to an imbalance in the pH level in the vaginal region, harmful bacteria can grow at a rapid pace and lead to infections.
As part of the study, women who had undergone miscarriage recently or those who experienced pain and bleeding during the initial stages of pregnancy were examined in a detailed manner. The researchers did not include those women who had taken probiotics or progesterone supplements as this can have an impact on the natural vaginal bacteria.
In most cases, the abnormality of chromosomes was the main reason for miscarriage. Apart from those cases, many women also showed significant changes in the number of lactobacilli when they had undergone miscarriage, even after having normal chromosomes. This is an interesting point in the research, and a higher level of inflammation was also common in such women.
This should be a warning sign for women not to use any products that may tamper with the vaginal bacteria during pregnancy. Some sort of imbalance in the vaginal bacteria is normal, and it may not cause much harm in normal conditions. However, during pregnancy, it can lead to inflammation that can move upwards and damage the lining of the womb.
Even though researchers are not clear about the impact of vaginal cleaning products on lactobacilli, they suggest that such products are best avoided during pregnancy. However, it is equally important to keep the vagina clean as this can avoid infections. In this situation, the best thing pregnant women can do is avoid using medicated products to clean the vagina. Similarly, avoid using scented soaps or gels to clean the vagina as they impact the pH balance of the vagina.
Apart from that, pregnant women should also be careful about their diet and lifestyle as this can have an impact on their overall health. Eating a well-balanced meal that has some amount of probiotics can improve the vaginal bacteria and keep you healthy in the long run. It is important to avoid urinary infections at this stage as this can also impact the vaginal bacteria in a big way. When you take care of all these issues in the early stages of pregnancy, it is easy to avoid miscarriage.