Lymphogranuloma venereum (the ‘other’ chlamydia)
Lymphogranuloma venereum is an STI related to chlamydia that causes sores and blisters, and can cause irreversible damage to the rectum and other tissue if left untreated.
Urethritis
Urethritis simply means inflammation of the urethra, and has many causes, but the most common is a urinary tract infection. Classic symptoms include burning while you urinate, urgency and frequency.
Aunt Vadge: pain, yellow discharge, spotting, not resolved by Dalacin
Lactobacillus overgrowth syndrome not responding to strong antibacterials prescribed - what now?
Aunt Vadge: why is my vagina itchy and sore?
What's this itch all about?
Aunt Vadge: white bumps inside my vagina lips
A woman with frequent infections - UTIs, yeast, BV, an STI - has some white spots on her inner upper labia.
Study: Replens – a review for BV symptoms and vaginal pH (spoiler – it doesn’t work that well)
Replens does not significantly alter vaginal pH, and is not a treatment for BV, however may improve some symptoms.
Understanding and treating cytolytic vaginosis (CV) (lactobacillus overgrowth syndrome)
Cytolytic vaginosis is a condition of problematic lactobaillus overgrowth, typically L. crispatus, causing burning and irritation.
Gyno-Daktarin (miconazole) – vaginal anti-fungal
Gyno-Daktarin as a treatment for vaginal thrush/yeast infections.
Review: Gynoflor – how and why it works
Gynoflor is a combination of oestrogen and lactobacilli used to repopulate the vagina after treatment for infections.
Aunt Vadge: large, bluish lump on my anus and perineum
A young lady has ended up with a hemorrhoid and UTI after having sex for the first time.
Aunt Vadge: yeast infection won’t go away
A yeast infection won't go away even after OTC vaginal treatments. What can she do?
What is a whiff test? BV diagnostics
The whiff test is used to get a positive diagnosis for BV.
Choosing the best birth control for you
Choosing the right birth control can be tricky, but there is one out there for you!
Latex-free condoms
What's available, how much and where from.
How to treat a male sexual partner for BV
Men having sex with women with BV usually have G. vaginalis infection. Here's what to do.
How and why BV is sexually transmitted
BV can be sexually transmitted, and here's the evidence.
BV research
Here we go through some of the best research into the causes and treatments of bacterial vaginosis.
Hydrogen peroxide douches and BV
Hydrogen peroxide does NOT get rid of BV - find out why.
I can’t find a nylon strainer for my kefir. What do I do?
Alternatives for nylon strainers to strain milk kefir grains.
Lady’s Mantle for vaginal itching and discharge
Lady's Mantle is used to temporarily combat vaginal itch and discharge.