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Good vagina information and treatment options can be hard to come by, which is why we’ve created the world’s biggest and best vaginal resource.
We are qualified naturopaths who love science and nature and humans, and we believe you deserve to know what’s really going on with your body.
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When you can and can’t get pregnant
Wondering if you are pregnant or not? Here’s our list of how you do and don’t get pregnant.
read moreWhy you get a vaginal yeast infection after antibiotics
How to deal with an antibiotic-driven yeast infection.
read moreAerobic vaginitis
We run you through aerobic vaginitis – different to, but usually mistaken for, BV, with yellow, thick discharge, itching and inflammation.
read moreVulvar syringomas – benign sweat duct bumps
Syringomas are small white or yellow bumps that appear on the vulva, eyelids, upper cheeks and other areas.
read moreGenital warts caused by HPV
Genital warts are most often caused by HPV 6 and 11. You might see warts around your anus, vagina, inside the vagina, urethra or in your anal canal, or even in your throat. A doctor will find the hard-to-reach places. Warts (and skin changes) can occur on the...
read moreCauses of excessive vaginal discharge
We review some causes of excessive vaginal discharge.
read moreStudy: Smoking increases susceptibility to BV and other infections
Smoking can cause immunity issues via various mechanisms, meaning smokers may be more prone to infections than non-smokers.
read moreStudy: tea tree and coconut vinegar for inhibiting biofilm growth and killing G. vaginalis
A small lab study looked at the ability of tea tree oil and coconut vinegar to inhibit the growth of the biofilms of and kill Gardnerella vaginalis.
read morePseudomonas aeruginosa infections in women – a cause of UTI
P. aeruginosa is a common cause of urinary tract infections and common in people who have been hospitalised.
read moreStudy: BV and the vaginal immune response as it relates to HIV infection
A study looks into vaginal inflammation, BV and the relationship with HIV transmission.
read moreMobiluncus curtisii and recurrent bacterial vaginosis
A study looks a little closer at Mobiluncus curtisii and its role in bacterial vaginosis.
read moreMycoplasma infections in children
Mycoplasma bacteria are very tiny microbes that lack a cell wall, but instead have a unique cell membrane not found in other microbes or viruses. In fact Mycoplasma species were once thought to be viruses they were so small, and could fit through bacterial filters....
read moreStudy: Glycosulfatase and it’s relationship with BV
An enzyme present in vaginas with BV breaks down the mucous layer so the bacteria can adhere to the vaginal cells.
read moreStudy: Boric acid with antibiotics for BV – does it work?
A study looked at the effectiveness of using boric acid suppositories as well as an antibiotic for removal of the bacterial biofilm that causes recurrent bacterial vaginosis.
read moreWhat does asexual mean?
Asexuality is the absence of sexual attraction – not the absence of sex, love, or romance.
read moreStudy: Chitosan polymers tested for BV biofilm destruction capacities
Chitosan was much more effective at disrupting biofilms (in the lab) than polycarbophil gels.
read moreStudy: Prevotella bivia grows more in high pH (BV)
P. bivia is associated with BV and the higher pH found in BV-affected vaginas.
read moreAllen-Masters syndrome
Allen-Masters syndrome is characterised by pelvic pain caused by trauma.
read moreFox-Fordyce Disease
Fox-Fordyce disease is a benign sweat gland condition that can affect the groin and genitals.
read moreVulvar folliculitis
Vulvar folliculitis is an inflamed, infected hair follicle on the vulva.
read moreVulvar endometriomas – endometrium where it doesn’t belong
Vulvar or vaginal endometriomas are painful cysts that occur due to endometriosis.
read moreProteus infection – a cause of UTIs
Proteus infection ranges from a simple UTI to sepsis, and requires immediate, thorough treatment.
read moreHormone replacement therapy (HRT)
We run through the gist of hormone replacement therapy and hormone treatments for women.
read moreWhat is relative oestrogen deficiency?
If you are skinny, smoke, eat too much fibre or over-exercise, you could be at risk of your periods stopping due to relative oestrogen deficiency.
read moreTesting and treatment for Mycoplasma genitalium
Treating M. genitalium can be tricky so longer treatments with antibiotics are recommended, with specific types most effective.
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