Megaspheara species
Megasphaera species are highly correlated with bacterial vaginosis.
Streptococcus pneumoniae infection in the vagina and pelvic organs
S. pneumoniae is not a bacterium normally found in the vagina, and infection can be serious.
Candida krusei vulvovaginal infections
C. krusei is a rare cause of vulvovaginitis, typically appearing in women who have had multiple courses of other antifungals throughout their lives.
Study: does BV cause infertility in women?
A study looked into rates of certain types of female infertility and how that related to BV.
Study: Gardnerella vaginalis – links with male infertility?
Researchers look into the sperm quality of infertile men carrying G. vaginalis.
Evidence for men carrying Gardnerella vaginalis in the urethra
A couple of older studies look at G. vaginalis in the urethras of men.
How gentian violet works
An old study examines gentian violet's antimicrobial properties against bacteria.
Oral sex and BV transmission
We discuss the idea of BV-bacteria being transmissible by mouth, how that occurs, and review the research into BV-related bacteria colonising the mouth.
Candida tropicalis vulvovaginal infections
A fluconazole-resistant species of yeast that can cause vulvovaginal yeast infections.
Cyclic vulvovaginitis
Cyclic vaginitis is vaginal or vulvar symptoms occurring like clockwork every menstrual cycle, with yeast and lactobacilli overgrowth the two main culprits.
Candida parapsilosis
We discuss a less commonly found vulvovaginal yeast pathogen.
Using gentian violet vaginally for vulvovaginal infections
Gentian violet can be used as a treatment for some vaginal infections with great effect, particularly those caused by gram-positive bacteria and yeasts. Very messy, but a great old-school gynaecologist antimicrobial.
Review: Betadine Vaginal (Povidone-Iodine)
Betadine - povidone-iodine - is an effective antimicrobial treatment for vaginal infections, but only certain types. A microbe must be susceptible, and not be hiding in a biofilm.
Candida glabrata
Candida glabrata infections are quite common, with the yeast an emerging vaginal pathogen. We discuss this type of yeast and how to treat it effectively.
Treating a yeast infection with no money
If you can't afford expensive probiotics and tests, there are a couple of very cheap tricks to solving yeast infections.
Dealing with yeast biofilms
Recurrent yeast infections may have their root in a biofilm in your intestine. Learn how to fix it.
Vaginal treatments using povidone-iodine (Betadine) douche or liquid
An overview of the use of povidone-iodine (Betadine) vaginally for use in vaginal infections, including bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections and aerobic vaginitis. You need to check the microbe sensitivity, however, before using Betadine douche, since some microbes are resistant.
Vitamin D and bacterial vaginosis (BV)
Vitamin D supplementation can help women who have asymptomatic BV, but it has no effect on those with recurrent BV.
How to fill your own 600mg boric acid capsules at home
You can inexpensively fill your own vegetable caps with boric acid at home.
Where can I buy boric acid from?
Woman Seeking Boric Acid.