Review: Estrace vaginal oestrogen cream
A quick overview of Estrace vaginal cream for atrophic vaginitis.
My Vagina’s repository
Articles about bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis (AV), yeast infections and more
Aunt Vadge: itchy, sore, tears, cracks… yeast treatment sort of worked. What next?
Her yeast infection treatment hasn't really solved the problem entirely, so what should she do?
Aunt Vadge: pain after putting two tampons in
A woman doubled up on her tampon, but then once both were out, the next tampon she put in caused immense pain. What's going on?
Aunt Vadge: did my boyfriend’s tongue cause brown spotting?
Can a tongue cause vaginal bleeding?
Aunt Vadge: dry rough patch on vaginal opening after sex every day
She isn't sure what's causing the dry white patch on her labia. Could it be sex?
Aunt Vadge: can I use tampons with a vaginal tear?
She tore herself by mistake, and is wondering if it's ok to use tampons.
How to track your menstrual cycle and identify ovulation
Not sure when or if you ovulate? We run you through charting your cycles and how to check if and when you are ovulating using some very simple tips and tricks. No temperatures!
Review: Physioflor L. crispatus probiotic for vaginal odour, irritation and itch
Physioflor is a vaginal probiotic containing the strain Lactobacillus crispatus, which can be difficult to find in regular women's probiotics.
CLINICAL TRIAL CLOSED: BV treatment
BV trial now taking participants in San Francisco.
When to worry about your cervix
What is your gynaecologist really looking for when they look at your cervix?
Cockscomb cervix anatomical abnormality
A cockscomb cervix is an anatomical abnormality whereby the cervix appears with large ridges or folds of fibrous tissue that resembles a rooster's comb.
Latex allergy and condom allergy
Latex allergy affects millions of people globally, with our increasing use of latex in gloves, condoms, and many other everyday items. Condom allergy will manifest itself quite soon after contact, with swelling, itching, soreness, hives and other signs of irritation, which can be mild or severe.
Adnexal or ovarian torsion
A twisted ovary is a very painful medical emergency, where the blood supply to the ovary and/or fallopian tube is cut off, causing death of ovarian tissue.
What is genital shedding in herpes?
Viral shedding is where a virus makes virus babies that are popped out of cells, setting out to find their own cells to replicate in, and pop out their own viral babies.