Effect of combined oral contraceptives on the in vitro growth of the beneficial gut bacteria Lactobacillus reuteri, Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus rhamnosus

Oral contraceptives are one of the most widely used methods of pregnancy prevention. However, different symptomatologies have been attributed to their use. Studies have shown that prolonged use of oral contraceptives is related to an imbalance in the intestinal microbiota, negatively impacting the u...