Background Nonhygienic products for managing menstruation are reported to cause
reproductive tract infections. Menstrual cups are a potential solution. We assessed whether …

Objectives Conduct a feasibility study on the effect of menstrual hygiene on schoolgirls'
school and health (reproductive/sexual) outcomes. Design 3-arm single-site open cluster …

The vaginal microbiome (VMB) impacts numerous health outcomes, but evaluation among
adolescents is limited. We characterized the VMB via 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing …

Background A menstrual cup can be a good solution for menstrual hygiene management in
economically challenged settings. As part of a pilot study we assessed uptake and …

Objective Examine the safety of menstrual cups against sanitary pads and usual practice in
Kenyan schoolgirls. Design Observational studies nested in a cluster randomised controlled …

Introduction Menstrual hygiene management can be challenging in low-income settings and
among school-aged girls due to traditional beliefs, lack of knowledge and information on …

Background Bacterial colonization and associations with bacterial vaginosis (BV) signs and
symptoms (Amsel criteria) may vary between populations. We assessed relationships …

Background Differing approaches to menstrual hygiene management (MHM) have been
associated with a wide range of health and psycho-social outcomes in lower income …

Background: In low-income settings, many women and girls face activity restrictions during
menses, owing to lack of affordable menstrual products. The menstrual cup (MC) is a …

Is the menstrual cup a potential solution to address the challenges surrounding menstrual
health and management (MHM) for girls and women in low-income contexts? This …