Soy-Rich
Diets and Vaginal Cell Maturation
Article Summary:
The study explores the effects of soy photoestrogens on the vaginal
cell maturation in postmenopausal women by analyzing women on a
6-month soy-rich diet. 187 women participated in the study and were
randomly divided into three groups: a soy photoestrogen rich diet
group; a hormonal replacement group, and a control group who received
a placebo. At the beginning and end of the 6-month period each woman
had a vaginal sample for hormonal cytology taken and confidentially
analyzed by a cytologist. By the end of the 6 months, both the karyopycnotic
index (KI) and the mauration value (MV) had significantly increased
in the soy-rich diet group and in the hormone replacement group,
but not in the control group. This study shows that a soy-rich diet
is extremely effective in increasing vaginal cell maturation and
should be taken into consideration by women looking to prevent menopausal
effects and vaginal atrophy.
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Authors:
Chiechi LM, Putignano G, Guerra V, Schiavelli MP, Cisternino AM,
Carriero C.
Institution:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology III, University of Bari,
Piazza Giulio Cesare II, Bari 70124, Italy.
Country of Publication:
Italy
Source:
Maturitas. 2003 Aug 20;45(4):241-6. NIH
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