Menstrual Tampons Are Reliable and Acceptable Tools to Self-Collect Vaginal Microbiome Samples

Many women report embarrassment as the cause for their avoidance of routine gynaecological screening appointments. Methods of self-collection of bio samples would perhaps encourage women to participate in routine screening programs. The vaginal microbiome plays a key role in women’s health and repro...

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Main Authors: Florence Turner, Josephine Drury, Dharani K. Hapangama, Nicola Tempest
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/18/14121