Using probiotics vaginally – you may need to switch capsules
Here we explain how to switch your enteric-coated or gelatin probiotic capsules into vegetable capsules for vaginal use at home.
How to dilute 9, 12 or 35 per cent food-grade hydrogen peroxide to 6 per cent
How to dilute hydrogen peroxide to a 6 per cent mix using a 35 per cent hydrogen peroxide solution, for vaginal use as a douche. Only use as a treatment, not all the time.
Why you get a vaginal yeast infection after antibiotics
How to deal with an antibiotic-driven yeast infection that has taken you by surprise - it's easier than you think to treat, cheaply at home.
Understanding and treating aerobic vaginitis (AV)
Discover the symptoms, causes, and effective treatments for AV, and understand its relationship with other conditions.
Genital warts caused by HPV
Genital warts are almost always caused by a variant of the HPV virus, however it isn't necessarily the same strain that causes cervical cancer. What strain you end up will determine if you could get genital warts or not. Genital warts are easily treated.
Causes of excessive vaginal discharge
We review some causes of excessive vaginal discharge.
Smoking and BV
Smoking affects the vaginal microbiome and urinary tract in several important ways, contiruting directly to BV and UTIs.
Study: tea tree and coconut vinegar for inhibiting biofilm growth and killing G. vaginalis
A small lab study looked at the ability of tea tree oil and coconut vinegar to inhibit the growth of the biofilms of and kill Gardnerella vaginalis.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections – a cause of UTI
P. aeruginosa is a common cause of urinary tract infections and common in people who have been hospitalised.
Study: BV and the vaginal immune response as it relates to HIV infection
A study looks into vaginal inflammation, BV and the relationship with HIV transmission to see what we could possibly be doing better to protect women.
Mycoplasma infections in children
Mycoplasma bacteria are tiny microbes with no cell wall, that are highly antibiotic resistant, and are very good at adhering to mucous membranes in the urinary and genital tracts.
Study: Glycosulfatase and it’s relationship with BV
An enzyme present in vaginas with BV breaks down the mucous layer so the bacteria can adhere to the vaginal cells.
Study: Boric acid with antibiotics for BV – does it work?
A study looked at the effectiveness of using boric acid suppositories plus an antibiotic for removal of the bacterial biofilm that causes recurrent bacterial vaginosis.
Study: Chitosan polymers tested for BV biofilm destruction capacities
Chitosan was much more effective at disrupting biofilms (in the lab) than polycarbophil gels, and may prove to be a useful treatment in future for biofilm-dependent vaginal infections.
Study shows Prevotella bivia likes a less acidic vaginal pH (BV)
Discover how Prevotella bivia thrives in high-pH environments like bacterial vaginosis, and the implications for treatment options.
Vulvar folliculitis
Vulvar folliculitis is an inflamed, infected hair follicle on the vulva, which can turn into a boil if left unchecked. Folliculitis can occur anywhere there are hair follicles.
Proteus urinary tract and vulvovaginal infections
Proteus infections include urinary tract and vulvovaginal infections. Proteus may be antibiotic resistant, can develop biofilms, and can be difficult to treat, especially if left untreated for a long time.
Testing and treatment for Mycoplasma genitalium
M. genitalium is an STI, tricky to treat due to its small size, lack of culturability, and no cell wall at which to direct treatments.
Study: do circumcised penises mean less vaginal infections? (spoiler alert – yes)
Circumcised penises result in less infection issues in female sexual partners.
Study: BV and Mycoplasma species – are they bunking together?
There appears to be a relationship between Mycoplasma hominis and Gardnerella vaginalis.