AMB	Amphotericin B;
BV	Bacterial vaginosis;
CD	Cyclodextrins;
CLSM	Confocal scanning laser microscopy
CMC	Carboxymethyl cellulose;
CP	Conventional particles;
EC	Ethyl cellulose;
EC	Ethylcellulose;
EVA	Ethylenacetate of vinyl;
FSAD	Female sexual arousal disorder;
HA	Hyaluronic acid;
HEC	Hydroxyethyl cellulose;
HIV	Human immunodeficiency virus;
HLB	Hydrophilic-lipophilic balance;
HME	Hot-melt extrusion;
HPC	Hydroxypropyl cellulose;
HPMC	Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose;
HSV	Herpes simplex virus;
LIPs	Liposomes;
mAB	Monoclonal antibody;
MC	Methylcellulose;
MCC	Microcrystalline cellulose;
MPP	Mucus penetrating particles;
Na-CMC	Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose;
NC	Nanocapsules;
NP	Nanoparticles;
NPs	Polymeric nanoparticles;
NS	Nanospheres;
OPTs	Osmotic pump tablets;
PCL	Polycaprolactone;
PEG	Poly(ethylene glycol);
PEI	Polyethylenimine;
PEO	Poly(ethylene oxide);
PEO	Polyethylene oxide;
PLGA	Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid);
PLGA	Poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid;
PPO	Poly(propylene oxide);
PrEP	Pre-exposure prophylaxis of sexual transmission;
PVA	Polyvinyl alcohol;
PVP	Polyvinylpyrrolidone;
QbD	Quality-by-design;
RVVC	Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis;
SC	Solvent casted;
siRNA	Small interfering RNA;
STD	Sexually transmitted disease;
STIs	Sexuallytransmitted infections;
VC	Vaginal candidiasis;
VFS	Vaginal fluid stimulant