Could a simple menstrual cup cut STIs and BV in half?
NCT ID NCT05666778
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tests whether giving menstrual cups to 408 economically vulnerable women in Kenya can reduce bacterial vaginosis (BV) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Participants use the cups during their periods for up to two years. The goal is to see if the cups help avoid harmful practices and lead to a 25% drop in BV.
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Locations
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Nyanza Reproductive Health Society
Kisumu, Nyanza, Kenya
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Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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