Something else? Ask Aunt Vadge – bottom left of your screen!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.
Understanding diabetes and an itchy, yeasty vagina
Women with diabetes and blood sugar dysregulation get more yeast infections due to high glucose levels in the vagina feeding the yeasts.
Vulvar and vaginal tinea (tinea genitalis, ringworm)
Vulvar and vaginal tinea is a skin fungal infection that may present with dry, itchy, sore skin around the genital/crotch area.
Aunt Vadge: can I use ‘womb pearls’ to treat BV?
Are 'womb pearls' a safe way to treat BV? No – here's why to avoid vaginal detox pearls, plus what actually helps recurrent BV.
Aunt Vadge: had sex, now pain and blood when I pee… what’s going on?
Pain and a little blood when you pee after sex is usually a UTI or chlamydia. Two weeks in, it needs testing. What to do and when to see a doctor.
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?
Aunt Vadge: it stings when I pee – can I still have sex?
Stinging when peeing after first-time sex, with bleeding and discharge, needs a check – it can be a UTI or an STI like chlamydia. What to do.
Aunt Vadge: persistent BV despite numerous treatments
Two years of vulval burning and rawness with clear BV swabs points beyond BV – often lichen sclerosus. Why a biopsy is worth pushing for.
Tools to clear up a smelly vagina
A non-infected smelly vagina can be solved with some simple treatments at home to rebalance your bacterial colonies.
Aunt Vadge: smelly discharge, no infection – what’s wrong with me?
A strong vaginal smell with every infection test negative? If it began after something was inserted, a retained tampon must be ruled out first.
Chancroid
Chancroid is an uncommon STI caused by a bacteria that causes painful genital sores, most commonly found in undeveloped countries. Testing is not standardised, but antibiotics cure it.
Aunt Vadge: urethral problems, bladder problems, no diagnosis for lump
A hard, growing lump over the urethra with sharp pain on weeing needs a cause found – urethral caruncle, diverticulum or Skene’s cyst. Push for a second opinion.
Aunt Vadge: after fingering I need to pee heaps
Constant urge to pee with little coming out after first-time fingering is usually a UTI. Four days in and losing sleep? Get it checked. What to do.
Aunt Vadge: a vaginal infection that won’t go away
A vaginal infection that won't go away despite treatment usually means it was never properly diagnosed. Why a full microbiome test breaks the cycle.
Lauren tells us her BV story – read it!
A woman's BV symptoms disappear with an elimination diet and other treatments under the guidance of her naturopath. See what she's doing.
Review: Klaire Labs Ther-biotic Complete
This probiotic contains a couple of species native to healthy vaginal tracts, however it is more geared toward the gut. We examine.
Aunt Vadge: semen of different ethnicities and using metro gel as part of the BV treatment
She has a dirty weekend coming up and a few questions about BV and antibiotic gel and Latin men's semen.