Causes of excessive vaginal discharge
We review some causes of excessive vaginal discharge.
Smoking and BV
Smoking affects the vaginal microbiome and urinary tract in several important ways, contiruting directly to BV and UTIs.
Study: tea tree and coconut vinegar for inhibiting biofilm growth and killing G. vaginalis
A small lab study looked at the ability of tea tree oil and coconut vinegar to inhibit the growth of the biofilms of and kill Gardnerella vaginalis.
Study: BV and the vaginal immune response as it relates to HIV infection
A study looks into vaginal inflammation, BV and the relationship with HIV transmission to see what we could possibly be doing better to protect women.
Study: Glycosulfatase and it’s relationship with BV
An enzyme present in vaginas with BV breaks down the mucous layer so the bacteria can adhere to the vaginal cells.
Study: Boric acid with antibiotics for BV – does it work?
A study looked at the effectiveness of using boric acid suppositories plus an antibiotic for removal of the bacterial biofilm that causes recurrent bacterial vaginosis.
Study: Chitosan polymers tested for BV biofilm destruction capacities
Chitosan was much more effective at disrupting biofilms (in the lab) than polycarbophil gels, and may prove to be a useful treatment in future for biofilm-dependent vaginal infections.
Study: Prevotella bivia grows more in high (less acidic) pH (like BV)
P. bivia is associated with BV and the higher pH found in BV-affected vaginas.
Testing and treatment for Mycoplasma genitalium
M. genitalium is an STI, tricky to treat due to its small size, lack of culturability, and no cell wall at which to direct treatments.
Study: do circumcised penises mean less vaginal infections? (spoiler alert – yes)
Circumcised penises result in less infection issues in female sexual partners.
Study: BV and Mycoplasma species – are they bunking together?
There appears to be a relationship between Mycoplasma hominis and Gardnerella vaginalis.
Study: BV is associated with Mycoplasma genitalium
A study has found a strong association between BV and M. genitalium.
Lover got fishy/off bad vag? You have it too.
Guys, you could be spreading the bacteria that cause fishy-smelling vaginas! Here's the proof, and what to do about it.
Prevotella spp. in the vagina and mouth
Prevotella is a bacteria commonly found in the mouth, but it can also live in the genital tract.
Should I take probiotics on an empty stomach or with food?
Ever wondered how best to take your probiotics? We discuss probiotic bacteria and stomach acid.
Do not pay a lot for boric acid powder! It is a cheap product
Boric acid is a cheap product like salt, so don't spend lots of money buying pretty vagina capsules (unless you want to).
Study: the relationship between endometritis (inflammation of the endometrium) and BV
Women with BV more often have an inflamed endometrial lining than those without BV.
Is your recurrent BV caused by H. pylori?
We look at a case study and discuss how and why H. pylori could be responsible for your BV.
Vaginal and urethral Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)
We look at research into the sexual transmission of Helicobacter pylori and how it could be a cause of bacterial vaginosis and urethritis in women. There are many modes of transmission, including breast to baby, and mouth to vagina.
Study: ascorbic acid (vitamin C) for BV – does it work?
We look into the research of vitamin C as a vaginal treatment for BV.