Something else? Ask Aunt Vadge – bottom left of your screen!Study: antibiotics can be a dud for BV
Metronidazole is not effective at killing bacterial vaginosis, because it does not remove the biofilm left by Gardnerella vaginalis.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Sexually transmitted infections are bacterial, fungal, parasitic or viral infections that are passed on to another person through sexual activity. The actual definition of an STI is strict, but many microbes can be passed on during sex regardless of if they are officially classified as an STI.
Understanding and treating urinary tract infections (UTIs) and cystitis
Explore the causes, symptoms, and effective treatments for UTIs. Learn how to prevent recurrent infections and maintain urinary health.
The ultimate guide to understanding and treating bacterial vaginosis (BV)
A clear explanation of why BV occurs and understanding effective treatment options.
Study: 5-day BV antibiotic treatment flop
Swidsinski strikes again in another study to help eradicate BV from the lives of women forever. What a dude.
Study: Lactobacillus attacks G. vaginalis biofilm
Lactobacillus has been shown to degrade the G. vaginalis biofilm better than any other substance.
Study: Cryopreserved donor sperm contains G. vaginalis (BV) seeds
A study has shown that some cryopreserved sperm is infected with G. vaginalis.
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
HPV is a virus that can - but doesn't always - cause changes to the cells on the cervix, which can lead to cervical cancer. Screening is in place, with improvements to testing the blood of males and females with HPV in the future for detection and prevention of HPV-related
Genital herpes – herpes simplex virus (HSV1 and HSV2)
Genital herpes is for life, but it isn't a life sentence. Find out how to manage genital herpes and get on with your life by supporting your immune system, managing your stress levels, and using supplements and meds to your advantage.
Understanding and treating gonorrhoea
Gonorrhoea is a common STI that often causes no symptoms: signs by site, testing, the antibiotic treatment, and what happens if it's left untreated.
Understanding and managing HIV
HIV is now a manageable long-term condition: symptoms, transmission, testing, PrEP and PEP, treatment, and what U=U means.
Understanding and treating chlamydia
Chlamydia is a common, curable STI that usually causes no symptoms: what to watch for, how it's treated, and how to recover afterwards.
Causes of vaginitis or vaginosis
Vaginitis and vaginosis have many possible causes, from BV and yeast to STIs and skin conditions – a guide to telling them apart.
Understanding BV in pregnancy
BV in pregnancy is bad news for your baby. Find out what to do.
Being diagnosed with BV
If you want to get tested and don't know what to expect, read this and find out what they do to you.
Vaginosis or vaginitis?
Vaginitis is inflammation; vaginosis is a bacterial imbalance without it – and the difference changes how you treat it.
Trichomonas vaginalis (trich, trichomoniasis)
Trichomoniasis (trich) is the world's most common curable STI – how to spot it, how it's treated, and how it affects your vaginal microbiome.
Gardnerella and bacterial vaginosis: what it actually does
Gardnerella is the key bacteria behind BV – what it does to your vagina, why it keeps returning, and what actually helps.
Yeast, BV or something else? A symptom checker
Itchy, fishy, sore or just not right? How to tell yeast from BV - and the three other things it could be.
Why antibiotics don’t always work on BV
Why BV keeps coming back after antibiotics - biofilms, resistance and reinfection - and the evidence-based options that actually help.