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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.
Post-hysterectomy ‘BV’ at 75 that’s really atrophy
A clinician asks about a 75-year-old with post-hysterectomy burning, recurrent UTIs and a 'BV' result. Why this is an oestrogen problem, not a microbiome one, and what to do instead. Practitioner only.
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.
SHADE-AI study: AI-assisted anogenital diagnosis
Calling clinicians: the international SHADE-AI study pits your anogenital diagnoses against AI in a 10-minute anonymous survey. Here's how to take part.
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.
Can AI help diagnose anogenital skin conditions? Do the survey!
Join the SHADE‑AI Clinician Survey and help advance AI‑assisted diagnosis in sexual health. Participate in this 10‑minute research study now!
Why vaginal tests disagree – and why that doesn’t mean one of them is wrong
Practitioner guide to gain clarity in vulvovaginal microbiome testing and interpretation of conflicting culture, PCR, and NGS results.
Why great tests are the key to better outcomes
Learn why using advanced vaginal microbiome testing enhances patient outcomes.
Why a good vaginal microbiome test matters – a case study
Using a case study of a patient with MS and a very skewed microbiome, learn why a good test can impact outcomes.
Does arousal and orgasm influence hormone levels in pre-menopausal women?
A practitioner-level guide to understanding how sex, arousal and orgasm impact hormone levels.
How to use glucomannan (prebiotic) vaginally
Practitioner instructions on how to hydrate glucomannan for vaginal use.
How to do a vaginal irrigation (with video)
Learn how to safely do a vaginal irrigation using diluted herbal medicine. Step-by-step instructions for home use, including positioning, dosage, and tips.
Is bifido a possible treatment for CV?
Here we discuss the ways bifidobacterium may be a possible avenue in the treatment of CV.
Omega-3 fatty acids food list (searchable)
Support healthy intake of omega-3 fatty acids from food with this handy, searchable omega-3 containing foods list.
Fructose foods list (searchable)
A comprehensive searchable fructose containing foods list for anyone looking to reduce fructose intake.
Copper-containing foods list (searchable)
Learn which foods are high and low in copper so you can modify your diet as needed to incease or decrease intake.
How to increase dietary zinc intake (with searchable foods list)
Discover the power of zinc: crucial for growth and immune support, and the key to overcoming some 'mystery' vulvar and vaginal health issues.
How to go gluten-free
Switching to a gluten-free diet? We've got you covered! Learn how to recognise gluten intolerance symptoms and make the transition smoothly.
Understanding sulfur and the vagina
What sulphur intolerance is, why it can disrupt vaginal and urinary health, and the genetic, root-cause way to treat it.
Sulfur containing foods list (searchable)
A searchable list of high and low sulphur foods for the low-sulphur diet, plus the preservative numbers that hide sulphur on labels.