How does Ramadan affect the vaginal microbiome? Let’s find out!
Discover the unique intersection of faith and health in Isala's groundbreaking Rufaida study, named after the esteemed Rufaida al Aslamia.
PCOS, BV and the vaginal microbiome
People with PCOS get more BV, but why is this? We discuss.
The microbiome of the penis, semen and male reproductive tract
The penile microbiome is being examined for its role in fertility, infections and interactions with the vaginal microbiome.
Study: How doctors differ in screening for female sexual dysfunction
Researchers examined how FSD is addressed and investigated in routine healthcare check-ups in the USA.
Impact of Cinnamomum on Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms
Cinnamomum, one of the active constituents of cinnamon, has strong antibacterial and antibiofilm activity against P. aeruginosa.
Impact of Cinnamomum on Staphylococcus aureus biofilms
Staph biofilms are susceptible to some of the active constituents in cinnamon, making Cinnamomum a possible treatment avenue for resistant infections.
New understandings of endometriosis
New research offers some interesting new pathways to explore when treating endometriosis.
Use of oral zinc in lichen planus of the mouth and vulva
Treatment of oral lichen planus with zinc has resulted in some cases of complete clearance of lesions.
Impact of Cinnamomum on Candida spp.
Cinnamon extracts are showing enormous promise as an antibiofilm agent against Candida species.
STUDY CLOSED: Aussies with chronic thrush, science needs you!
Suffering chronic yeast infections? Be part of science and participate in a new non-drug treatment! Aussies only.
OBSOLETE Got BV? Science needs you, teenagers!
If you think something is not quite right or have been diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis, researchers want to talk to you!
UTI study: negative culture but antibiotics help
A recent survey asked those suffering chronic UTIs what their experience has been with their diagnosis and treatment.
Sexual pain study needs postmenopausal participants!
A study is seeking participants for a study on herbal medicine, a green tea extract, to eliminate sexual pain.
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.
Obesity and BV
Obesity is known to be a chronic inflammatory state, with fat tissue being an immunologically active organ. That's right - we said organ!
CLOSED DEC 2019: Be part of a pelvic floor study from your couch! (ends Dec 2019)
Be a part of scientific research - Monash University wants your pelvic floor experiences! Fill out the survey now.
Study: men carry BV-associated bacteria on and in their penises
Researchers tested the skin of the penis, urethra, head of the penis and urine and semen samples of the male partners of women with BV - men have it too!
Secnidazole (Solosec) for BV
Secnidazole is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial and parasitic infections, including BV. It has about the same rate of cure as metronidazole.
DEADLINE SEPT 2018 National Vulvodynia Association (NVA) Invites Medical Research Proposals on Generalised Vulvodynia
The National Vulvodynia Association is seeking research proposals on the causes or treatment of generalised vulvodynia, with $50,000 in research grants available.