Using yoghurt for vulvovaginal health – it has to be alive!
If you are going to use yoghurt vaginally, it must be alive to work! Using any old yoghurt isn't going to have much effect as it does not contain live bacteria.
Using manuka honey for vulvovaginal infections
Manuka honey has some unique qualities that can make it an effective treatment for vulvovaginal infections, including BV and yeast infections.
Secnidazole (Solosec) for BV
Secnidazole is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial and parasitic infections, including BV. It has about the same rate of cure as metronidazole.
Unusual BV treatment success story
A BV cure story worth reading simply for its weirdness! C talks us through the unusual steps she took to completely clear up her recurrent BV.
Using the topical penis treatments (Killing BV Penis)
Here we detail the instructions for men to use Aunt Vadge's Herbal BV/AV Pessary/Penis Rub Blend as a penis rub to clear up that end of the problem.
Using tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil for vulvovaginal infections and dysbiosis
Tea tree is an effective antimicrobial agent, and can treat common vulvovaginal infections when the best oils are used effectively.
Using lactulose for vulvovaginal dysbiosis/infections
We discuss the use of lactulose for vulvovaginal infections, dysbiosis, and vaginal health, including safety and efficacy.
Using licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) as a topical treatment for vaginal dysbiosis
Licorice root has been used since the dawn of time for its pharmacological qualities, including steroidal, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
How to use BV Rescue (vagina)
Learn how to treat bacterial vaginosis using our specialised vaginal blend.
How much is 50mg of NAC?
We explain how to measure out N-acetylcysteine.
Propolis as an antimicrobial agent in treating vulvovaginal dysbiosis
Propolis resin may be a useful adjunct to treating vulvovaginal dysbiosis and infections via its antimicrobial activity, with some bacteria more susceptible than others.
Iron deficiency and bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis
We examine the evidence as to whether low iron levels can contribute to bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis or other vulvovaginal dysbiosis/infection.
Understanding Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) impact on the urogenital tract
Understand how Ehlers-Danlos syndromes may impact the vulva, vagina and bladder, and even hormones, causing symptoms.
Understanding pain receptors in vulvodynia that cause burning pain – the C fibre
There are certain pain fibres that cause the slow, long, burning pain of vulvodynia. Understanding a these fibres can shed some light on vulvodynia.
Understanding and treating hormonal vulvodynia
Vulvodynia may have hormonal roots, ranging from being on the the pill , taking certain medications. or having lost an ovary or breast to cancer.
Congenital or acquired neuroproliferative vulvodynia
We take a look at neuroproliferative vulvodynia, where there are too many pain-sensing nerve-endings around the vaginal entrance.
Can povidone iodine cure a yeast infection?
We discuss the role of liquid povidone-iodine in successfully treating a vulvovaginal yeast infection.
March 6-7th, 2019 – Women and their Microbes Conference
Practitioners, check out the upcoming Women and their Microbes conference in Hamilton, Canada.
Rose oil and black sesame vaginal pessary for PID and vaginal infections
How to make the rose and sesame vaginal pessary mixture.
Understanding the pelvic floor
The pelvic floor is critical for supporting pelvic organs, keeping us going to the toilet effectively, and enjoying sex.