Tracking probiotics from mouth to vagina in healthy women
This study tests whether probiotic bacteria taken by mouth can be found in the vagina of healthy women. It involves taking a daily probiotic for 4 weeks and providing samples (stool, vaginal swabs, and skin swabs) to track where the probiotics go.
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Who can take part
- You are a healthy woman between 18 and 50 years old
- You have a regular menstrual cycle and usually have regular bowel movements
- You can take a probiotic capsule daily for 4 weeks, and stop taking other probiotics and fiber supplements 2 weeks before and during the study
- You are willing to provide stool samples, vaginal swabs, and perineal skin swabs at several visits
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, and do not have any vaginal infections, gynecological conditions (like endometriosis or PCOS), or severe chronic diseases (like cancer or IBD)
- You are not allergic to milk, soy, or yeast
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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