Association between body mass index and the risk of bacterial vaginosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Ann Med Surg (Lond) · 2025 · PMC12401329 · PMID 40901098

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In a study by Lokken et al, obese Kenyan women had a roughly 20% decreased risk of BV, and a 10% decrease in BV among overweight women which was marginally significant, indicating a dose-response impact[ 16 ].

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