On a possible connection between deficiency of cervical and Bartholin secretion, the use of vaginal lubricants and the incidence of Down's anomaly.
The rate of mongolism is well known to increase with maternal age and has been suggested by German to be connected with the frequency of intercourse. The occurrence is discussed in relation to the possible use of vaginal lubricants as a consequence of deficient cervical and Bartholin secretion. The implications of this idea are discussed.
D001472:Bartholin's Glands / Q000378:metabolism*; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000378:metabolism*; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D014622:Vaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies / Q000009:adverse effects*
D014622:Vaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies