Douching cessation and molecular bacterial vaginosis: a reanalysis of archived specimens.
Sarah Elizabeth BrownXin HeMichelle D ShardellJacques RavelKhalil G GhanemJonathan M ZenilmanRebecca M BrotmanPublished in: Sexually transmitted infections (2022)
In this pilot study, douching cessation was not associated with major changes in vaginal microbiota. Douching cessation alone may not durably shift the vaginal microbiota and additional interventions may be needed to restore optimal vaginal microbiota among those who douche.
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