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Endometrial (womb) cancer explained: the key warning sign, who's at risk, plus stages, survival rates and treatment.
Cervicovaginitis
Cervicovaginitis refers to the inflammation of the cervix and vaginal mucosal cells, usually caused by infection, but from any cause. Ulcerations can result.
Legal: NuvaRing lawsuit for no warnings about dangers of blood clots
A 2014 lawsuit against the makers of Nuvaring alleged users were not warned adequately of the risks.
Getting the tampon to absorb the kefir properly, and making use of applicators
Here are some tips on getting maximum kefir into the vagina with the tampon.
Behçet disease
Behçet syndrome is a complex, mysterious disease that presents with ulcerations across the body. These ulcers can appear in the mouth, genitals, and vascular system.
Genital ulcers from non-sexually-transmissible viral sources
There are a few rarer causes of genital ulcers that can appear with flu-like symptoms, or by themselves, and appear to be related to viruses.
Review: FemDophilus – how and why it works
Fem-Dophilus is used to introduce two patented strains of useful probiotic bacteria into the vagina.
Review: Probiotic Purfem – what’s in it
Purfem is a probiotic vaginal suppository.
Review: Multi-Gyn Active Gel (Actigel) – how and why it works
What is Multi-Gyn, and how does the active ingredient work?
I have urethral symptoms with BV – how do I treat those?
Urethral symptoms can appear along with BV due to the mash-up of bacteria that can inhabit biofilms.
What CFU should the probiotics I use be?
Probiotic capsules should have as many CFUs as possible, with a properly tailored variety of bacteria and species.
The trick for using the oil and tampons
How to prepare your oily tampons for the day.
Vulvar dermatoses classifications
A simplified version of the ISSVD vulvar dermatoses classifications.
Study: How cinnamon oil interferes with biofilm formation
Cinnamon oil has antimicrobial properties that interfere with biofilm formation of certain gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Common cancer treatments and how they affect sexuality and fertility
See what your treatment might have in store for you vaginally.
Fermented foods for the gut and vagina
A range of fermented foods that contribute to your good intestinal (and vaginal) flora when eaten.
Study: Essential oils that attack biofilms in vitro
A study examines several essential oils for their potency against biofilms.
How to make a pessary/suppository out of coconut, tea tree and lavender essential oils
Making vaginal pessaries or suppositories is easy with coconut and essential oils, used for minor flora imbalances like a yeast infection.
Study: species of probiotic bacteria in water kefir
A collection of three home-made water kefir concoctions measured in a lab have an assortment of main bacterial colonies.
What happens during a gynaecological pelvic exam
Confused about what to expect from your pelvic exam? We go through what you can expect from a pelvic examination by your doctor, including what you should know and what they are looking for.