Effect of menses on clearance of Y-chromosome in vaginal fluid: Implications for a biomarker of recent sexual activity

Rebecca M. Brotman, Johan H. Melendez, Tukisa D. Smith, Noya Galai, Jonathan M. Zenilman

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Abstract

Self-reported sexual behaviors are subject to bias. We previously developed a polymerase chain reaction for the detection of Y-chromosome sequences in vaginal fluid as a potential biomarker of recent sexual activity. In this study, we found menses results in lower Y-chromosome concentrations but with similar decay patterns as non-menstrual samples.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-4
Number of pages4
JournalSexually Transmitted Diseases
Volume37
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2010

Keywords

  • Biomarker
  • Sexually transmitted infection
  • Y-chromosome

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Dermatology
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Microbiology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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