How tampons and cups affect your vaginal health
Part of Infections, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how tampons and menstrual cups affect your body's natural defenses and the healthy bacteria in your vagina. You might join if you are a healthy woman between 18 and 49 who has regular periods and uses or is willing to use these products.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 49 years old.
- You have had at least 6 periods in the last year.
- You have had vaginal intercourse in the past (ever).
- You are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have not had vaginal sex within 72 hours before your study visit.
- You are not taking antibiotics or medication for a chronic condition.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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