The ending of monthly periods is only one of the change that occurs at menopause. Due to a drop in sex hormones, especially oestrogen, woman may start to suffer from vaginal dryness or atrophy. A reduction in vaginal glycogen leads to a reduction in protective Lactobacilli (Lactobacillus are the probiotics / good bacteria normally found in gut and urinary tracts), so post-menopausal individuals are at increased risk of vaginal infections and UTIs, such as cystitis.
What Happens to Microbiomes at and Beyond Menopause?
About the Author: Dr.Bobban Subhadra
Dr. Subhadra leads the Biom Pharmaceutical. As CEO of Biom, he brings expertise in growing and scaling businesses, operations, marketing, and innovation and broad brand portfolios. He worked with several early-stage biotech companies to develop and commercialize biomedical products and services. As a researcher, he studied the role of neuroserpin, tissue plasminogen activator, and thyroid hormone in synaptic plasticity and developed Alzheimer’s disease mouse models and has published extensively in prestigious journals including Nature and Science. He has developed and commercialized numerous patented technologies and products for biochemical, biofuel, and pharmaceutical companies. Bobban has earned a Master’s degree from the University of Arkansas and a Doctoral degree in Microbiology and Immunology from the School of Medicine, University of New Mexico , USA.
