Vaginal and urethral Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)
We look at research into the sexual transmission of Helicobacter pylori and how it could be a cause of bacterial vaginosis and urethritis in women. There are many modes of transmission, including breast to baby, and mouth to vagina.
Study: ascorbic acid (vitamin C) for BV – does it work?
We look into the research of vitamin C as a vaginal treatment for BV.
Study: vitamin C for abnormal vaginal microflora
A study looks into vitamin C for a treatment for changing the pH of the vagina and restoring healthy microflora in women (including pregnant women).
My Vagina’s repository
Articles about bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis (AV), yeast infections and more
Clinical Trial: PRP for lichen sclerosus
A new study is seeking participants for a novel lichen sclerosus treatment, PRP.
Study: L. crispatus competitively excludes G. vaginalis
L. crispatus competitively excludes G. vaginalis and can have a protective effect on the vagina.
Study: the link between BV and inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s and colitis)
There is a positive association between IBD and BV bacteria, with worse outcomes for those on steroids treatment.
Study: Using boric acid and G. vaginalis
We examine some scientific research into boric acid, and how it could tip your treatment over the edge.
Study: the impact of pH alone on BV biofilms
A study looks into the impact of just pH on BV - with interesting results.
Study: effect on BV biofilms by antibiotics and SCAA
A research project looks into antibiotics and other substances to see what works on biofilms and what doesn't.
Study: Subtypes of G. vaginalis
A study into the different subtypes of G. vaginalis present in BV, and which are most closely associated with BV.
Study: post-BV-treatment sex life and contraceptives use matters
Worse outcomes were found in women who had the same sex partner before and after BV treatment, but better outcomes in those on oestrogen-based birth control.