The past few years have seen a worldwide surge in the use of intimate or vaginal hygiene products. In this regard, a first-of-its-kind study published last year looked at the association between the use of such products and adverse gynecological outcomes. This article aims at understanding whether intimate hygiene products are beneficial for women and the properties of such products that should be investigated to avoid adverse outcomes.
Intimate hygiene products are used by women worldwide, mostly due to personal preferences, religious practices, cultural preferences or under the direction of medical practitioners. However, limited knowledge is available on the vulvar environment, its resident microbiota, and how different products can alter the biological and physiological stability of the vaginal area. Common vulvovaginal issues The most commonly occurring vulvovaginal disorders…
