Something else? Ask Aunt Vadge – bottom left of your screen!Understanding the LEEP procedure
LEEP is a surgical procedure to remove the top layer of cells from the cervix, which can be affected by precancerous changes caused by HPV. The sample is then tested for cellular changes associated with cervical cancer.
Aunt Vadge: sex and fingering has made my vagina sting and burn like a UTI
Stinging and a constant urge to pee after fingering, even though you were wet? Fingers can bruise the urethra directly (UTI-like, no infection) - but a real UTI can follow.
Aunt Vadge: why do I get a yeast infection every time I’m stressed?
Every time she gets stressed, a yeast infection flares up, but she doesn't understand why. We explain how our immune system defends us and how ongoing stress can leave us with microbe problems.
Parvimonas micra in bacterial vaginosis
Parvimonas micra is usually found in the mouth and intestines, but can cause vaginal infections and be found in vaginal flora. P. micra is associated with BV and other vaginal infections.
Salmonella in vaginal and pelvic infections
We take a quick look at the evidence and symptoms of Salmonella infections in the reproductive tract of women, as a cause of pelvic inflammatory disease.
Understanding and treating cryptococcal vaginitis
Cryptococcal yeast infections of the vagina most often occur in immunocompromised people, with C. neoformans the most common human pathogen that contributes to pelvic infections in women.
Aspergillus vulvovaginal infections
Aspergillus can cause vulvovaginal infections in women that resemble a regular Candida-related yeast infection, with similar symptoms of itching and soreness. Aspergillus species can be transmitted by food, air, or direct contact, and are found uncommonly in chronic recurrent vaginal infections.
Finegoldia magna in BV
Finegoldia magna is often found naturally in the vagina as a friendly commensal bacteria, but can also be associated with and contribute to bacterial vaginosis. Finegoldia magna can cause a vinegar or ammonia-like smell from the vagina, and compete with friendly lactobacilli.
Understanding vaginal pH
We explain vaginal pH and how it relates to your vaginal smells. If you have a funny smell coming out of your vagina and need to test your vaginal pH, we explain how.