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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Vaginal defense mechanism depends upon which hormone?
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The correct answer is  Vaginal defense mechanism depends upon Estrogen Estrogen is responsible for maturation of superficial cells of vaginal epithelium and maintaining acidic environment in the vaginal secretions. This acidity is mainly responsible for resistance of vagina to pathogenic organisms. During the reproductive period with high estrogen, the vaginal defense is maximum Post menopause, after the withdrawal of estrogen,the vaginal defense is lost.