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.
Got a new boyfriend and BV? How to explain it
We take you through a few tips on how to talk to a new guy about your vagina problems without destroying your self-esteem.
Having trouble convincing your guy that he’s part of the BV puzzle?
We help guide you through what to do with a man who is finding it difficult to accept his part in the BV problem, and is refusing to educate himself or treat himself.
Haemorrhoids and vaginal infections/UTIs
Haemorrhoids can cause faeces to accumulate around your anus after the toilet, creating a reservoir of bacteria. This bacteria can more easily spread to the vagina simply by regular movements. We offer some options for keeping your haemorrhoids debris-free.
Prevotella spp. in the vagina
Prevotella species are a group of bacteria that live in the mouth and vagina, and can cause infections, particularly in the gums, lungs, sinuses and ears, and wounds. Prevotella species associated with vulvovaginal or urogenital infections include:
Sneathia sanguinegens (formerly Leptotrichia sanguinegens)
Sneathi sanguinegens contributes to bacterial vaginosis and preterm birth, and may contribute to urethritis in men who do not have any other diagnosis.
Proteus vulgaris urinary tract and vulvovaginal infections
Proteus vulgaris typically lives in the digestive tract of humans, causing infections in wounds and as opportunity arises, infections in the urinary tract.
Proteus mirabilis urinary tract and vulvovaginal infections
Proteus mirabilis is a bacteria that commonly causes urinary tract infections and can contribute to bacterial vaginosis.
Hoylesella timonensis (formerly Prevotella timonensis) vulvovaginal infections
Prevotella timonensis commonly lives in healthy mouths and vaginal tracts, but is an opportunistic pathogen, sometimes leading to unpleasant symptoms, like bacterial vaginosis or abscesses in the mouth.
Prevotella intermedia vulvovaginal infections
P. intermedia is involved in mouth infections, is found more in pregnant women, and may be involved with bacterial vaginosis.
Prevotella disiens vulvovaginal infections
Prevotella disiens was formerly known as part of Bacteroides disiens. P. disiens is most commonly found in the mouth, and has been related to bacterial vaginosis.
Prevotella corporis vulvovaginal infections
A member of the Prevotella species that can contribute to infections in the vagina and reproductive tract of women, such as bacterial vaginosis, and in the mouth.
Prevotella buccalis vulvovaginal infections
Prevotella buccalis naturally lives in the mouth and vagina, but is considered an opportunistic pathogen, and is associated with bacterial vaginosis.
Prevotella bivia in the vagina
Prevotella bivia is found in many human infections, including the vagina, contributing to bacterial vaginosis and pelvic inflammatory disease.
Prevotella amnii vulvovaginal infections
Prevotella amnii has been isolated from the endometrial lining of the uterus, and in women with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and bacterial vaginosis.
Porphyromonas gingivalis vulvovaginal infections
P. gingivalis is a pathogenic bacteria frequently involved in gum disease, however it has been found in women with BV and women who are having trouble conceiving.
Porphyromonas asaccharolytica vulvovaginal infections
Porphyromonas asaccharolytica is a bacteria that can inhabit the vagina and contribute to or cause vulvovaginal infections or dysbiosis, such as bacterial vaginosis.
Peptostreptococcus tetradius vulvovaginal infections
Peptostreptococcus tetradius is microbe found in vaginal and urinary tract infections in women, linked with bacterial vaginosis.
Ureaplasma parvum vulvovaginal infections
Ureaplasma parvum is found in the human genital tract, and can be either a commensal or a pathogen, depending on various factors.
BVAB 2 (Bacterial Vaginosis Associated Bacterium 2) vulvovaginal infections
See Clostridium spp. for more information, since this bacteria is being considered as part of this family.