How hormonal IUDs can cause BV

Started getting BV after hormonal IUD placement? Learn why you become more susceptible to BV after getting the Mirena, Skyla, Kyleena or Liletta.

Using neem oil vaginally

Learn about the use of neem oil for vaginal infections and as a method of contraception in humans and animals.

Is bifido a possible treatment for CV?

Here we discuss the ways bifidobacterium may be a possible avenue in the treatment of CV.

Bacterial biofilms: what is extraceullar DNA? (EDNA)

How bacteria build their fortresses: the secrets of extracellular DNA and how they are used to make biofilms/

Gardnerella byproducts: understanding vaginal symptoms

Discover how Gardnerella disrupts vaginal health with byproducts like ammonia and hydrogen sulfide, leading to bacterial vaginosis and pH imbalance—plus tips to restore balance.

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The relationship between AV and CV

Learn why AV and CV can switch after treatment with antibiotics, and what to do about the underlying issue.

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Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) on the vulva

Staph scalded skin syndrome is an infection that causes skin blistering, which can affect the vulva.

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Can stress cause a UTI?

Stress can impact the the urinary tract in some unexpected ways, and contribute to symptoms. Learn how to care for your bladder better.

World-renowned Expert Educational Programs

Check out My Vagina's expert educational and treatment programs, for bacterial vaginosis, perimenopause and PCOS.

Review: Monogin for vaginal BV, HPV and yeast

Monogin offers an effective, single-dose treatment for BV, HPV genital warts, and yeast.

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The critical role of lactic acid in the vagina

Explore the benefits of lactic acid in vaginal health, from its antimicrobial properties to HIV protection.

Prevotella byproducts: understanding vaginal symptoms

Learn how Prevotella species disrupt vaginal health with byproducts that cause pH imbalances, BV, and odour. Learn how to restore balance.

E. faecalis byproducts: understanding vaginal symptoms

Discover how E. faecalis disrupts vaginal health with ammonia, biogenic amines, biofilms, pH imbalances, inflammation, and infections..

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The microbiome of the penis, semen and male reproductive tract

The penile microbiome is being examined for its role in fertility, infections and interactions with the vaginal microbiome.

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Understanding Community State Types

Learn more about community state types of the vaginal microbiome.

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My Vagina 2-Week Pathway Clean Up

If you're not quite sure what's wrong, try this 2-week pathway reset.

You asked: why or why not boric acid for BV?

A guy wrote to us with questions about his girlfriend's BV and how to solve it, regarding why we don't recommended boric acid.

Impact of Cinnamomum on Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms

Cinnamomum, one of the active constituents of cinnamon, has strong antibacterial and antibiofilm activity against P. aeruginosa.

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Aunt Vadge: Do I need to tell my partner?

She wants to know if revealing her history of BV is something she should do in her new relationship.

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Killing BV – the definitive guide

Here are two of the most important unique guides ever written about understanding and treating bacterial vaginosis in vaginas and penises.

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