A nurse is caring for a patient who is perimenopausal and states that she has recently had frequent bacterial vaginal infections.Which reason for these infections will the nurse include in the response to the patient?

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Perimenopause is characterized by decreased levels of estrogen, which can lead to a higher vaginal pH. This disrupts the balance of normal vaginal flora and increases the risk of bacterial vaginosis or other vaginal infections.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Perimenopausal