Table 1 Demographic characteristics of participants
From: Long-term stability of the urogenital microbiota of asymptomatic European women
METRIC | First sampling | Second sampling |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | mean = 30.7 (SD = 4.97) | mean = 32.5 (SD = 4.97) |
BMI (kg/m2) | mean = 21.74 (SD = 2.18) | mean = 21.76 (SD = 2.24) |
Smokers | 30% | 30% |
Sexually active | 100% | 100% |
Regular menstrual cycle | 90% | 90% |
Previous pregnancy | 40% | 40% |
Hormonal contraception | 90% | 80% |
Anti-inflammatory drugs usage in week before sampling | 30% | 20% |
UTI in the past | 40% | 60% |