Bacteria that love lactulose

When treating vaginal dysbiosis with lactulose, there are a few key bugs to avoid use of lactulose with - they love it.

My Vagina’s repository

Articles about bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis (AV), yeast infections and more

What to do if you have unprotected sex and may be or are pregnant

We run through your basic options for what to do if you think you might be pregnant.

How to use the Fennelope Vaginal Pessary

We explain how to use the Fennelope pessary to help ease vaginal symptoms of low oestrogen, such as during menopause and breastfeeding.

Ozempic, Wegovy (semaglutide) and the vagina

Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) is a diabetic drug that can result in some unwanted vaginal and hormonal side effects in some people.

Vaginitis emphysematosa

This rare condition appears as gas-filled cysts on vaginal, vulvar or cervical mucosal surfaces, and can cause symptoms.

What an L. iners vaginal microbiome may mean

We discuss why L. iners can be the dominant lactobacilli species in the vaginal microbiome and what to do about it.

Lamotrigine and your vagina and urinary tract

Lamotrigine can have urogenital side effects such as vaginitis, urinary tract issues, and painful periods.

Isotretinoin (Accutane) and your vagina and urinary tract (and libido!)

Acne treatment isotretitinoin can cause a multitude of vaginal and sexual problems in some people.

Ankylosing spondylitis and your vagina and urinary tract

Ankylosing spondylitis is an inherited chronic inflammatory condition that affects bones and joints, with links to the microbiome.

Vaginal smells – what’s normal?

Our guide to vaginal odours takes you through the different smells, and what they could mean.

The 6-week dairy-free and gluten-free experiment

If you aren't sure where to start when it comes to diet experiments, going gluten and dairy free for is as good as anything.

Lysine/arginine foods list (searchable)

A searchable low lysine high arginine foods list for anyone wanting to maximise dietary choices to fight herpes outbreaks.

The autoimmune protocol (AIP) diet

An overview of the autoimmune protocol (AIP) diet, to help manage and understand chronic illness.

Understanding hiatal, umbilical and inguinal hernias

If your three body cavities are putting pressure on each other, the result can be hernias and pelvic problems.

Understanding and treating SIBO (to help your vagina)

SIBO is a condition of the intestine whereby bacteria overgrow in the small intestine, where they shouldn't be, creating dysbiosis.

Aunt Vadge: how do I treat vaginal Prevotella?

A 29-year-old is wondering how to best treat Prevotella. What is the best treatment for this antibiotic-resistant pest?

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