Killing BV Success Story: my BV is gone!
Another success story from the Killing BV treatment program, where both partners of the relationship are being treated using our one-of-a-kind methods.
Killing BV Success Story: I cured my BV!
A woman has cured her BV using a combination of the treatments we recommended to her, using our treatment program in Killing BV.
Strong ammonia smell in vagina – which bacteria you have in BV
We delve into what bacteria cause ammonia smells to come from your vagina, especially with a diagnosis of BV. There are only a few bacteria that cause ammonia-like vaginal odours, so you can narrow it down and get effective treatment.
What do BVAB1, BVAB2 and BVAB3 mean in BV tests?
We explain what they mean when they say 'BVAB' - bacterial vaginosis-related bacteria - in your BV test results, helping you to understand why these mysterious letters appear and what you can do about them.
BV – you also probably have it in your mouths
Discover how BV links to oral health issues. Learn about the research on BV's impact on the mouth and gums and get effective treatment.
Amsel’s criteria – BV diagnostics
Amsel's criteria is a group of diagnostic techniques to establish a diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis (BV). Amsel's criteria involves inspection of discharge, the whiff test, a pH measure, and the presence of clue cells (biofilm).
What is a clue cell in bacterial vaginosis diagnostics?
A clue cell is an epithelial (skin) cell from the vaginal walls that has been shed, but is coated in bacteria. We take a quick look at the clue cell, which is a key part of bacterial vaginosis diagnosis.
Why BV gets worse with your period – it’s not just pH
Ever wondered why your period causes a flare-up of your BV symptoms? Iron in your period may be more important than just pH.
How getting wasted affects your vaginal ecosystem
A quick chat about getting wasted and how this affects your microbial colonies.
Cleaning up your diet to support healthy vaginal bacterial colonies
We look over some ways to improve your good bacterial colonies using diet.
Managing stress in BV
Figuring out how to manage stress when you are treating BV.
Study: thyme cream for bacterial vaginosis
A thyme-like herb was trialled against standard antibiotic treatment for BV, and has come out slightly under par in a direct comparison.
Study: can calendula cure BV?
When treating BV, a calendula cream was just as effective as antibiotics one week after application, and can be used as an alternative treatment to antibiotics.
Review: Fluomizin (dequalinium chloride)
Fluomizin is a vaginal tablet used for vaginal infections, primarily in the European Union.
Using dequalinium chloride (Fluomizin) to treat vaginal infections
Dequalinium chloride (Fluomizin) is a solid broad-spectrum non-antibiotic antimicrobial used vaginally for infections of all kinds. Dequalinium chloride is commonly used in throat lozenges.
Enterococcus faecium in vaginal infections
E. faecium is a bacteria that can contribute to or cause vaginal or urinary tract infections.
Comparison table – what type of bad vag do I have? (BV, AV, Trich, Yeast)
Easy reference table for determining your vaginal infection.
Megaspheara species
Megasphaera species are highly correlated with bacterial vaginosis.
Study: does BV cause infertility in women?
A study looked into rates of certain types of female infertility and how that related to BV.
Study: Gardnerella vaginalis – links with male infertility?
Researchers look into the sperm quality of infertile men carrying G. vaginalis.