Understanding the microbiology of neovaginas
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Understanding the Human Papillomavirus and microbial environment in transgender and non binary people with neovaginas (TGNP); a feasibility study
IRAS ID
341484
Contact name
Kate Cuschieri
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Edinburgh
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
We have a good understanding of the viruses and bacteria (microbes) that can reside in the vaginas of natal women, comparatively, we have less of an understanding of the microbes that reside in the constructed vaginas of transgender and non binary people (TGNP) after gender affirmation surgery. A good example of this is Human Papillomavirus (HPV); a common genital infection in cis individuals which we know less about in trans-women. We would like to (1) find out if TGNP would be willing to participate in research to help us understand more about microbes that can reside in neovaginas (2) assess what kind of swab can be used in neovaginas to provide a good sample for testing in the laboratory. We hope that this work will serve to understand and improve neovaginal health in the TGNP population
REC name
West Midlands - Solihull Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
24/WM/0114
Date of REC Opinion
11 Jun 2024
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion