Hyperosmolal vaginal lubricants markedly reduce epithelial barrier properties in a three-dimensional vaginal epithelium model
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DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2017.12.011
Abstract: Most of the widely used vaginal lubricants in the U.S. and Europe are strongly hyperosmolal, formulated with high concentrations of glycerol, propylene glycol, polyquaternary compounds or other ingredients that make these lubricants 4 to 30… read more here.
Keywords: three dimensional; vaginal epithelium; vaginal lubricants; model ... See more keywords
Vaginal lubricants in the couple trying-to-conceive: Assessing healthcare professional recommendations and effect on in vitro sperm function
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0209950
Abstract: Vaginal lubricants are commonly used by couples trying-to-conceive. However, most vaginal lubricants are sperm toxic and therefore should not be used by couples trying-to-conceive. Despite this, lubricant sperm toxicity is insufficiently reported and guidance for… read more here.
Keywords: vaginal lubricants; trying conceive; sperm function; lubricant use ... See more keywords