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Vaginal physiology during menstruation.

G Wagner, B Ottesen

    Annals of Internal Medicine
    |June 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Vaginal pH and redox potential significantly change throughout the menstrual cycle in healthy women. These physiological shifts, including oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, are important for understanding vaginal health.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gynecology
    • Microbiology
    • Reproductive Physiology

    Background:

    • The vaginal environment is dynamic and influenced by hormonal fluctuations.
    • Understanding physiological parameters like pH, redox potential, and gas tensions is crucial for assessing vaginal health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate changes in vaginal oxygen and carbon dioxide tension (PO2 and PCO2), pH, and redox potential during the menstrual cycle.
    • To correlate these physiological parameters with bacteriologic findings.

    Main Methods:

    • 18 healthy women were studied on days 2, 4, and 14 of their menstrual cycle.
    • Vaginal fluid was analyzed for PO2, PCO2, pH, and redox potential.
    • Bacteriologic examination of vaginal specimens was performed.

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    Main Results:

    • Vaginal pH was significantly higher on day 2 compared to days 4 and 14.
    • Redox potential was significantly higher on day 14 compared to days 2 and 4.
    • PO2 and PCO2 levels varied across the cycle, with no significant differences noted between women using and not using birth control pills.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant physiological changes in vaginal pH and redox potential occur during the menstrual cycle.
    • These cyclical variations may influence the vaginal microbiome and overall vaginal health.
    • Further research is needed to elucidate the clinical implications of these findings.