Mycoplasma infections
Mycoplasma refers to a few species of bacteria that can reside in and infect the female genital tract, with several species resistant to antibiotics.
How BV can cause preterm birth
Learn how BV attacks the mucous plug that keeps your baby safe.
Mycoplasma hominis – a cause of PID and BV
This bacteria can cause infections in women. Learn the scientific elements of this tiny bacterium.
A deeper understanding of the bacteria in BV and how they interact
BV-related bacteria interact with each other and lactobacilli species in the vagina.
What exactly is that fishy smell?
Ever wondered what made your vagina smell like fish? We explain.
Study: DNase disrupts biofilm of G. vaginalis
DNase disrupts biofilms created by G. vaginalis, but it is not available for us just yet.
Nugent scores for determining BV
A short outline of the Nugent score and how it is determined.
Review: Klaire Labs InterFase and InterFase Plus
InterFase and InterFase Plus is a biofilm enzyme treatment taken orally to reduce pathogenic biofilms throughout the digestive tract.
Can I use veggie caps for the suppositories?
Veggie caps can be quite drying and gluggy in the vagina, because they absorb moisture to break down, and are designed for the stomach, which has acid.
Study: Coriander and thyme essential oils for vaginal infections
A study takes a closer look at whether coriander and thyme essential oils work on biofilms.
What CFU should the probiotics I use be?
Probiotic capsules should have as many CFUs as possible, with a properly tailored variety of bacteria and species.
Study: How cinnamon oil interferes with biofilm formation
Cinnamon oil has antimicrobial properties that interfere with biofilm formation of certain gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Study: Essential oils that attack biofilms in vitro
A study examines several essential oils for their potency against biofilms.
How to make a pessary/suppository out of coconut, tea tree and lavender essential oils
Making vaginal pessaries or suppositories is easy with coconut and essential oils, used for minor flora imbalances like a yeast infection.
Coping with the shame associated with BV
Shame associated with BV and other vaginal disorders can be debilitating.
The Depo Provera and BV – help or hindrance?
We discuss the impact of the Depo Provera contraceptive injection on BV.
Aunt Vadge: can I use ‘womb pearls’ to treat BV?
She wants to know if womb pearls are worth using to help cure BV.
Using vitamin C instead of boric acid due to breastfeeding
Yes, you can switch up boric acid for vitamin C, however boric acid has more going for it than just its acidic properties.
Can I use human breast milk instead of animal milk for milk kefir ferments?
Human breast milk is actually a great option for making dairy-free ferments with your kefir or even healthy vaginal secretions.
Am I allergic to milk kefir?
A woman is concerned she is allergic to milk kefir - what should she do?