Tampons and sanitary towels that turn pink if you have signs of thrush developed by scientists
Women in poorer countries who suffer from vaginal yeast infections can now benefit from a cheap and effective diagnostic tool
22 May 2021 • 2:00pm
Sanitary towels and tampons that turn pink if a woman has thrush are being developed by scientists in India.
Three in four women will at some point in their life suffer from the vaginal yeast infection, which occurs when there is an overgrowth of the naturally-occurring fungus Candida albicans.
It can be easily diagnosed in doctor surgeries and clinics, but in many disadvantaged parts of the world the condition often goes unrecognised due to a lack of healthcare facilities.