Something else? Ask Aunt Vadge – bottom left of your screen!A rice husk in the uterus, and how it might have got there – a case study
A 1 cm paddy husk stuck to the lining of a 60-year-old's uterus explained her bleeding after menopause, and how it got there remains an open question.
Blackcurrant extract kills Candida in the lab
A blackcurrant extract loaded into chitosan-coated PLGA nanoparticles killed Candida albicans in the lab, an early lead for resistant thrush.
Baker’s yeast for yeast infections – is it helpful?
Baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) reined in Candida and calmed inflammation in early lab and mouse studies of recurrent thrush.
Where you are in your menstrual cycle may change how you respond to a vaccine
A large study links follicular-phase COVID-19 vaccination with more reported side effects, hinting that your menstrual cycle shapes immune response.
Immunotherapy restored fertility in some women with autoimmune early menopause
A Swedish pilot used the immunotherapy rituximab to temporarily reactivate the ovaries in autoimmune premature ovarian insufficiency, and three women had healthy babies.
Surgical menopause means more severe GSM symptoms
Surgical menopause is tied to worse vaginal dryness, painful sex, urinary symptoms and lower desire than natural menopause, a new study finds.
When thrush won’t clear: treatment-resistant thrush explained
Rare non-albicans yeasts resist standard antifungals at acidic vaginal pH, helping explain recurrent, treatment-resistant thrush and why species ID matters.
Most over-the-counter vaginal moisturisers contain contact allergens
A new analysis finds most OTC vaginal moisturisers contain contact allergens - here is why a 'soothing' product can worsen vulval irritation.
Does the O-Shot work? First controlled trial on vaginal PRP
The first placebo-controlled trial of vaginal platelet-rich plasma (PRP) found most premenopausal women reported better sexual function at six months.
Why vaginal microbiota transplants aren’t working yet
A randomised trial shows vaginal microbiota transplants don't beat placebo without antibiotic prep, though antiseptic pretreatment hints at a fix.
PCOS finally renamed, now PMOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome has a new name – polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). Here's why it changed and what it means for you.
Cervix-on-a-chip: how vaginal bacteria lower STI risk
An immune-capable 'cervix-on-a-chip' lets scientists watch protective L. crispatus shield against STIs in real time, confirming the microbiome shapes risk.
Getting women’s health content shadowbanned? CensHERship update
Women's health content keeps getting shadowbanned – now a new industry alliance and a UK parliament report are pushing platforms to change.
Women’s health censorship reaches UK Parliament as evidence of systemic digital discrimination grows
Women’s health censorship is now being debated in Parliament, documented in national media and challenged through regulation. What this means for health practitioners and educators.
Age and Male-to-Female Gender-Affirming Surgery: A Fresh Look at Patient Outcomes
Discover how age at the onset of gender dysphoria shapes mental health, sexual orientation, and outcomes for transgender women.
A new library of 33,804 vaginal microbiome genomes published
How the 2024 Vaginal Microbial Genome Collection upgrade enhances microbiome research and BV testing accuracy with deeper genetic insights.
UTI study: negative culture but antibiotics help
A Chronic UTI Australia survey: 92% had UTI symptoms with a negative culture, and 85% improved on antibiotics.
Study: how often women masturbate in real life
A German study looked into how often women masturbated, including women who had partners. Turns out women masturbate for the same reasons as everyone else.
Study: Treating cervical infections and dysplasia with high-dose vitamin D
Researchers look into using vaginal vitamin D ovules for post-medical-treatment of chronic cervical infections and abnormal cell growth.
Study: L. crispatus probiotic cheese for preventing vaginal infections
Researchers have developed a robust soft cheese made with Lactobacillus crispatus, one of our favourite vaginal colonisers.
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