ReviewWomen's health (London, England)2017
Role of female intimate hygiene in vulvovaginal health: Global hygiene practices and product usage.
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35 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 117 citations in OpenAlex.
- Feminine Intimate Hygiene: A Review of Healthy and Unhealthy Habits in Women.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Pooled it
- The Importance of Immunological Disorders in the Pathogenesis of Lichen Sclerosus in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2022Pooled it
- Understanding Women's Vaginal Douching Behaviors and Practices for Consideration in the Development of a Potential Future Vaginal Microbicide Douche for HIV Prevention: A Systematic Review of the Literature.AIDS and behavior · 2021Pooled it
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- Vaginal microbiomes and their pertinent social context: a microbial ecological review proffering AMR-STI acquisition and emergence.Biology of sex differences · 2026Review
- Epidemiology and management of bacterial vaginosis in Dakar, Senegal.BMC women's health · 2026Observational
- Anogenital Contact Dermatitis in Spain: A REIDAC Study of Patients Undergoing Patch Testing in 2019-2024.Contact dermatitis · 2026Article
- Intimate hygiene practices during pregnancy with demographic and preterm birth associations: a large cohort study.AJOG global reports · 2026Article
- Utilisation of antibiotics in the management of urinary tract infections among women of reproductive age at a district hospital in Ghana.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Dynamic chemokine profiles in cervical mucus during healthy pregnancy: IP-10 and MIP-1β as potential biomarkers of gestational immune adaptation.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Article
- Candidiasis knowledge, Self-Reported infection history, preventive practices, and associated factors among female tertiary students in Ghana.BMC women's health · 2025Article
- Reproductive health challenges in coastal Bangladesh: a silent threat of water salinity.BMC women's health · 2025Article
- A Comprehensive Overview ofJournal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Vulvar Care: Reviewing Concepts in Daily Hygiene.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- A Unique Case of Fungal Endometritis Caused byClinical case reports · 2025Article
- Update vulval dermatology - diagnostics and therapy.Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG · 2025Review
- Genital hygiene behaviors in women: a cross-sectional study from Turkey.Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) · 2025Article
- Impact of Urinary Tract and Vaginal Infections on the Physical and Emotional Well-being of Women.Infectious disorders drug targets · 2025Review
- Safety assessment of female sexual hygiene product containing cannabidiol in new zealand white rabbit and clinical trial.Toxicology reports · 2024Article
- Navigating the Microbial Landscape: Understanding Dysbiosis in Human Genital Tracts and Its Impact on Fertility.Cureus · 2024Review
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Abstract
Women use various feminine hygiene products, often as part of their daily cleansing routine; however, there is a paucity of published medical literature related to the external vulva and how personal hygiene practices can affect it. This review article provides background information on the physiological changes that occur during women's lives and reviews the relevance of transient and resident microbiota as they relate to common vaginal and vulvar disorders. It also discusses the need for female intimate hygiene, common practices of feminine hygiene from a global perspective, and the potential benefits of using suitable external, topical feminine vulvar washes to minimize the risk of vulvovaginal disorders and to improve overall intimate health in women around the world. Supported by international guidelines, daily gentle cleansing of the vulva is an important aspect of feminine hygiene and overall intimate health. Women should be encouraged to choose a carefully formulated and clinically tested external wash that provides targeted antimicrobial and other health benefits without negatively impacting on the natural vulvovaginal microbiota.
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