`Normal' vaginal microbiology of women of childbearing age in relation to the use of oral contraceptives and vaginal tampons

摘要: The vaginal microbiology of women attending a family planning clinic was found to be unrelated the use oral contraceptives and tampons. Beta haemolytic streptococci isolated from this `normal9 population were compared with those 1,104 general practitioners complaining discharge. There is caution regarding indications for antibiotic therapy. Observations made on effects contamination swabs yeasts β-haemolytic vulva. persistent character flora over six-month period described.