Vulvar folliculitis
Vulvar folliculitis is an inflamed, infected hair follicle on the vulva, which can turn into a boil if left unchecked. Folliculitis can occur anywhere there are hair follicles.
Vulvar endometriomas
Vulvar or vaginal endometriomas are painful cysts that occur due to endometriosis.
Proteus urinary tract and vulvovaginal infections
Proteus infections include urinary tract and vulvovaginal infections. Proteus may be antibiotic resistant, can develop biofilms, and can be difficult to treat, especially if left untreated for a long time.
Hormone therapy (HT)
Hormone therapy is used to counteract the negative impacts of fluctuating hormone levels and a decline in hormone levels in women as they approach menopause. Here we run you through the typical treatments and alternative options.
What 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.
Testing and treatment for Mycoplasma genitalium
M. genitalium is an STI, tricky to treat due to its small size, lack of culturability, and no cell wall at which to direct treatments.
Study: do circumcised penises mean less vaginal infections? (spoiler alert – yes)
Circumcised penises result in less infection issues in female sexual partners.
Study: BV and Mycoplasma species – are they bunking together?
There appears to be a relationship between Mycoplasma hominis and Gardnerella vaginalis.
Study: BV is associated with Mycoplasma genitalium
A study has found a strong association between BV and M. genitalium.
How diet impacts oestrogen levels
There are some key elements to what you put in your mouth and how it affects your oestrogen levels.
Treating endometriosis
Treating endometriosis can be tricky, with a handful of medical and naturopath treatment strategies, often used in combination.
Aunt Vadge: is my girlfriend pregnant or is her period late?
Two 13-year-olds are worried about pregnancy after a precum incident.
Understanding and treating period pain
Understanding what type of period pain you are experiencing is important when deciding on treatments.
46,XX testicular difference of sexual development (DSD)
Folks with the 46,XX testicular difference of sexual development (DSD) are genetically female, but look (and feel) like males in every other way.
46,XX ovotesticular difference of sexual development (DSD)
The 46,XX ovotesticular genetic make-up means both ovarian and testicular tissue is present.
Turner syndrome
Turner syndrome is what life looks like with a missing X chromosome, in women. Turner syndrome is only found in females, with just one copy of the X chromosome present. Diagnosis might be made late, at puberty, when events don't pan out like they were expected to.
Dermatographia on the vulva
Dermatographia is an allergy to friction or touch, with severe itching and possibly red welts appearing on the vulva. This allergy to touch can occur anywhere on the body, however when it appears on the vulva only, it gets its own classification.
Follicular ovarian cysts
Follicular cysts develop from a follicle during ovulation, in one or both ovaries. Follicular cysts are the most common type of ovarian cyst and are considered to be a normal part of the ovary going about its business.
Endometrioma (chocolate) cysts
An ovarian endometrioma is where menstrual blood and endometrial cells find their way into the ovary, developing a problematic cyst over time. They are called 'chocolate' cysts because of their chocolate-like appearance.
Cystic teratomas and dermoid cysts – ovarian
A dermoid cyst is a growth in the ovary that contains hair, teeth, bone, and other tissue. A dermoid cyst is not a pregnancy, but a tumour.