Yeast and MTHFR

How yeast fermentation byproducts overload the detox pathways you share with histamine and stress chemicals, and why MTHFR makes it worse.

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The role of your adrenal glands in menopause

Once your ovaries go into retirement, your adrenal glands kick in to produce oestrogen and other hormones.

Understanding and using phyto-oestrogens in food

Using plants to mimic oestrogen is a legitimate way to either increase or decrease effect across the body - in the right circumstances.

Understanding the low-FODMAP diet

A short explanation of the Monash University low-FODMAP diet for managing IBS or SIBO symptoms in the short and long-term.

Foods high in polyphenols

If you're battling yeast infections, try adding more polyphenols to your diet - a proven way to fight yeast.

Bacteria that love lactulose

Which vaginal and gut bacteria ferment lactulose, when vaginal lactulose helps BV, and when to avoid it (AV, UTIs, or disruptive fermenters).

Perimenopause tweaks (Killing BV)

We explain how perimenopause is different to other stages of life, and how and why the vagina is affected.

Menopause tweaks (Killing BV)

How to get the most out of your Killing BV treatments if you are menopausal.

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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.

Why we chose the ingredients in the BV Herbal Blend

We go through each of the ingredients in the BV Herbal Blend and explain why we are using it.

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How to use Fennelope Vaginal Restorative

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

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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.

Itching and popping: is it vaginitis emphysematosa?

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

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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.

My Vagina Patient Guide: Biphasic SIBO diet

When treating SIBO, your practitioner may recommend the biphasic SIBO diet. Instructions here.

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.

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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.

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