Antichlamydial activity of vaginal secretion

Article Abstract:

Vaginal secretions appear to provide protection against chlamydial infection, a protection that associates with, but is not due to their normal acidity. Vaginal secretions were collected from 156 women. Their ability to inhibit Chlamydia was tested by incubating the secretions with Chlamydia-infected cultured cells. The effectiveness of the anti-infective factor decreased with increasing pH of the vaginal sample. However, the addition of the secretions to the culture medium did not change the pH of the solution. Thus, the pH itself was not responsible for inhibiting chlamydial infection. Few women had antichlamydia antibodies, so immunoglobulins were not responsible. Exposure to temperatures of 90 degrees Centigrade rendered the factor ineffective. Vaginal secretions from women taking oral contraceptives were as effective at suppressing Chlamydia as secretions from nonusers.

Chlamydia trachomatis

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Violence and gynecologic health in women <50 years old

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Women who have experienced physical or sexual abuse may be more likely to have gynecologic health problems. Researchers conducted a random telephone survey of 1599 women in the U.S. regarding violence and gynecologic problems. Gynecologic problems included sexually transmitted diseases, severe menstrual conditions, and urinary tract infections. Women who had a history of childhood sexual abuse were three times as likely to report a gynecologic problem. Rape was associated with a doubling of reports of gynecologic problems. Black and Hispanic women were intentionally overrepresented in the survey. Doctors who provide gynecologic care may need to incorporate questions about violence to better care for their patients and to direct them to services for victims of violence.

Health aspects, Analysis, Abused women, Gynecologic examination

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The G-spot: a modern gynecologic myth

Article Abstract:

There is no anatomic evidence that the "G spot" really exists. This is allegedly an area inside the vagina that is highly sensitive to stimulation. The original studies that led to this claim were based on only 12 women, only five of whom were believed to have a G spot. But anatomical studies have failed to confirm its existence.

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