Something else? Ask Aunt Vadge – bottom left of your screen!Ovarian hyperthecosis – the ‘bad kind’ of postmenopausal PCOS (PMOS)
The most common cause of high androgens after menopause, ovarian hyperthecosis causes unwanted hair, virilisation and hidden metabolic and uterine risks.
Polymenorrhea (more than one period within 21 days)
Periods arriving more than once every 21 days? Here are the hormonal and structural causes of polymenorrhea, and when frequent bleeding needs checking.
Oligoovulation: infrequent ovulation explained
Ovulating infrequently? Oligoovulation means cycles over 35 days or fewer than eight or nine periods a year – here's what drives it and why it matters.
Hyperreactio luteinalis: swollen ovaries during pregnancy
Hyperreactio luteinalis is a benign, hCG-driven swelling of the ovaries in pregnancy that looks alarming but almost always settles after birth.
What is the estrobolome?
The estrobolome is the set of gut bacteria that control how much oestrogen circulates – and it shapes your periods, fertility and vaginal health.
PCOS finally renamed, now PMOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome has a new name – polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). Here's why it changed and what it means for you.
Vaginal bromocriptine for adenomyosis: a pilot trial
A small trial of vaginal bromocriptine eased period pain and heavy bleeding in adenomyosis – a rare non-contraceptive lead for an under-served condition.
Vaginal dryness, irritation and atrophy on high dose T therapy
Learn why testosterone therapy can cause vaginal dryness, irritation, and atrophy in trans men, and discover effective tips and treatments.
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Check out My Vagina's expert educational and treatment programs, for bacterial vaginosis, perimenopause and PCOS.
PCOS, BV and the vaginal microbiome
People with PCOS get more BV, but why is this? We discuss.
Practical tips for managing insulin resistance in PCOS
Discover practical tips to manage PCOS-related insulin resistance using diet, exercise, stress reduction, and more.
How to get hormone and blood testing
Learn how to get hormone testing on the right day for the most useful results, and what to do with the results.
Breastfeeding: impact on estrogen levels, the vagina and pelvic floor
Learn how breastfeeding impacts oestrogen levels, and how that in turn impacts vaginal and pelvic floor health.
Phytoestrogens food list (searchable)
Discover how to increase your phytoestrogen intake with our comprehensive list of foods.
Yeast Vs HO: a fantastic story, it’s not what you think
Got yeast problems and your body gone crazy? Learn about our HOs, histamine and oestrogen, how yeast blocks their exit from the body, and how to overcome it.
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.
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.
Quick List: Histamine intolerance and PCOS
A quick look at histamine intolerance and how it works in PCOS.
Signs and symptoms of perimenopause
Perimenopause is the stage where you may get symptoms like hot flashes as hormone levels fluctuate.
Hormones in perimenopause and menopause
We run you through the hormonal changes that occur as you enter into perimenopause and then menopause.