Probiotics for the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis in nonpregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Key Points

• Probiotics significantly reduce symptoms of vulvovaginal candidiasis in treated women, indicating effectiveness.
• The analysis included 15 randomized controlled trials with varying probiotic strains.
• Randomized controlled trial meta-analysis shows a notable improvement in treatment outcomes.
• Findings support the potential use of probiotics as an alternative treatment for vulvovaginal candidiasis.