Habits of Genital Hygiene and Sexual Activity among Women with Bacterial Vaginosis and/or Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

Objective  To evaluate genital hygiene among women with and without bacterial vaginosis (BV) and/or vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC). Methods  A cross-sectional study of reproductive-aged women who underwent gynecological and laboratory tests and fulfilled a genital hygiene questionnaire. Results  Thi...

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Autores principales: Bardin, Marcela Grigol, Giraldo, Paulo César, Benetti-Pinto, Cristina Laguna, Sanches, José Marcos, Araujo, Camila Carvalho de, Amaral, Rose Luce Gomes do
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2022
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9948277/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35213915
http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1741536
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Sumario:Objective  To evaluate genital hygiene among women with and without bacterial vaginosis (BV) and/or vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC). Methods  A cross-sectional study of reproductive-aged women who underwent gynecological and laboratory tests and fulfilled a genital hygiene questionnaire. Results  This study evaluated 166 healthy controls and 141 women diagnosed with either BV (n = 72), VVC (n = 61), or both (n = 8). The use of intimate soap and moist wipes after urination was more frequent among healthy women ( p  = 0.042 and 0.032, respectively). Compared to controls, bactericidal soap was more used by women with BV ( p  = 0.05). Conclusion  Some hygiene habits were associated to BV and/or VVC. Clinical trials should address this important issue in women's health.

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