Sub-optimal menstrual materials and vaginal microbiome disruption in women relying on sex for livelihood

BackgroundSub-optimal menstrual materials (MM), such as using cloths, cotton balls, or tissues, can adversely affect the vaginal microbiome (VMB). Women who rely on sex for economic livelihood often use sub-optimal materials to conceal menstruation and avoid loss of income. We hypothesized that amon...

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Autors principals:	Supriya D. Mehta, Garazi Zulaika, Edyth Osire, Walter Agingu, Souvik Paul, Cynthia Akinyi, Stefan J. Green, Anna M. van Eijk, Runa K. Bhaumik, Fredrick O. Otieno, Penelope A. Phillips-Howard
Format:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicat:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2026-01-01
Col·lecció:	Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
Matèries:	menstrual health menstrual hygiene management menstruation sex work vaginal microbiome vaginal microbiota
Accés en línia:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2025.1662237/full
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