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  • 1Family Planning and Well Woman Clinic, Edinburgh, UK. louise.melvin@virgin.net

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pH-balanced gel tampons did not effectively maintain normal vaginal pH. While women preferred lubricated tampons, no significant health benefits were observed compared to non-lubricated tampons.

Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Vaginal Health
  • Microbiome Research

Background:

  • Maintaining normal vaginal pH is crucial for reproductive health.
  • Lubricated tampons are a novel approach to potentially influence vaginal environment.
  • Understanding the impact of tampon additives on vaginal physiology is important.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of tampons lubricated with pH-balanced gel in maintaining normal vaginal pH.
  • To assess the impact of lubricated tampons on vaginal microflora and colposcopic appearance.
  • To determine subject acceptability and symptom reporting associated with lubricated tampons.

Main Methods:

  • Randomized controlled trial conducted in an urban family planning clinic.
  • Healthy volunteers using combined oral contraceptive pills were recruited.

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  • Participants used tampons with standard gel, pH-balanced gel, or no gel, with vaginal pH, microbiology, and colposcopy assessed.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant differences in vaginal pH, candida, bacterial vaginosis (BV), or colposcopic appearance were found between lubricated and non-lubricated tampons.
    • Acceptability scores were significantly higher for lubricated tampons compared to non-lubricated tampons.
    • No difference in reported symptoms was observed between the groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Tampons lubricated with pH-balanced gel do not effectively control or maintain normal vaginal pH.
    • No measurable health benefits were demonstrated for lubricated tampons.
    • Women reported a preference for tampons with lubrication, irrespective of pH control.