Vaginal Stenosis due to Chemical Vaginitis after Using Jamu Sticks: A Case Report
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Jamu sticks are used in some Southeast Asian cultures especially Indonesia for vaginal health and tightening. However, there is no scientific evidence supporting the safety or effectiveness of Jamu sticks for vaginal tightening or health. Chemical reactions caused by these foreign substances can lead chemical vaginitis, increasing the risk of secondary infection through the disrupted vaginal wall. I report a case of a patient successfully treated for vaginal stenosis due to chemical vaginitis caused by Jamu sticks experienced in our hospital and advise caution against indiscriminate folk remedies.
Source: Soonchunhyang Medical Science
DOI: 10.15746/sms.24.011
Author: Jeong In Choi
Language: English
Subfield: Microbiology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405880317