Tampon that tests for STIs created by British startup

Daye ’s product doubles as PCR test for chlamydia, gonorrhoea and other common infectionsA tampon is being repurposed to screen for sexually transmitted infections, with the at-home test aiming to encourage more women to seek treatment.The gynaecological health startup Daye has launched an STI diagnostic tampon, which uses a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test to check for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, trichomonas, mycoplasma and ureaplasma, with the tampon used in place of a swab or speculum.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Sexual health Women's health Chlamydia Gonorrhoea Society UK news Medical research Source Type: news