Based on a paper his group published in 2015, Kwon knew that certain bacteria present in South African women are a major instigator
of vaginal inflammation (10.1016 / j.immuni.2015.04.019), and he thought this new work could connect some dots.
Macaques do not usually develop genital lesions when infected with HSV2, but in this case, the unvaccinated monkeys showed signs of
mild vaginal inflammation soon after exposure to the virus, whereas the vaccinated monkeys showed none.
However, the work does identify a new mechanism to potentially
reduce vaginal inflammation and thus HIV risk by helping women with diverse bacterial communities in their genital tract become more Lactobacillus dominant.
It makes an excellent skin wash for wounds and skin surfaces, such as
in vaginal inflammation, eczema, abscesses and carbuncles.
Also, after menopause, vaginal dryness and shrinkage of the vaginal mucosa predisposes a woman to
vaginal inflammation or vaginitis, bladder infection or cystitis.
Risks of using the device include severe menstrual pain and heavy bleeding, bleeding between periods and
vaginal inflammation, according to the Mayo Clinic.