This is a longitudinal, observational study with the goal of understanding vaginal microbiome changes both within a single day and across a menstrual cycle. The study will be composed of at least 10 women that have regular menstrual cycles and are 18 years of age or older. This study is direct to participant and will NOT utilize clinical sites.
Eligible women will be recruited into the study. They will be consented and asked to complete a health questionnaire. On six separate days during two menstrual cycles, they will be asked to collect vaginal swab samples (total of 12). For each sample collection, they will answer the sample collection questionnaire. Samples will be returned to Viome labs for analysis.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
29
Viome Life Sciences
Bothell, Washington, United States
Identification of vaginal microbial taxonomy
A vaginal metatranscriptomic test will be used to analyze the vaginal microbiome taxonomy
Time frame: 1 year
Identification of vaginal microbial functions
A vaginal metatranscriptomic test will be used to analyze the vaginal microbiome functions
Time frame: 1 year
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