At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Regular menstrual cycles lasting 21–35 days
- ✓Menstrual periods lasting at least 4 days
- ✓Current tampon user
- ✓Good self-reported general health
- ✕Currently pregnant or planning pregnancy within 4 months of enrollment
- ✕Difficulty using tampons
- ✕Current or history of toxic shock syndrome
- ✕Current sexually transmitted infection or urinary tract infection
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Examining the Impact of Tampon Use on the Vaginal Microbiota
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Tampon A and Tampon B for Vaginal Microbiota. Completed, enrolled 28 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The vaginal microbiota is the community of bacteria in the vagina. The composition of the vaginal microbiota (which bacteria are present and how many of each are present) is known to affect vaginal health and contribute to the development of bacterial vaginosis (the largest cause of vaginal discharge and malodor, and the most common vaginal disorder). It is also known that the composition of the vaginal microbiota changes across a menstrual cycle with the largest changes happening during a woman's period. However, it is not know how tampon use affects vaginal microbiota composition. This study is being done to learn what effect tampon use has on vaginal microbiota composition during a woman's period and between periods.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
24 Tampax Pearl Regular Tampons for use during a single menstrual period.
24 Playtex Gentle Glide 360 Regular Tampons for use during a single menstrual period.