Study: Coconut oil as a biofilm-busting agent in the mouth
We look at the study results of biofilm formation in the mouth and how coconut can interrupt it.
Study: Retrocyclin as a G. vaginalis biofilm inhibitor
Retrocyclin can interrupt new biofilm formation and G. vaginalis-mediated cell death, but it cannot interrupt established biofilms or kill bacteria.
Study: Coriander and thyme essential oils for vaginal infections
A study takes a closer look at whether coriander and thyme essential oils work on biofilms.
Genital ulcers from non-sexually-transmissible viral sources
There are a few rarer causes of genital ulcers that can appear with flu-like symptoms, or by themselves, and appear to be related to viruses.
Study: How cinnamon oil interferes with biofilm formation
Cinnamon oil has antimicrobial properties that interfere with biofilm formation of certain gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Study: Essential oils that attack biofilms in vitro
A study examines several essential oils for their potency against biofilms.
Study: species of probiotic bacteria in water kefir
A collection of three home-made water kefir concoctions measured in a lab have an assortment of main bacterial colonies.
Staphylococcus bacterial biofilms
Staph biofilms have been found on regular-use tampons and pads (after use).
High-tech mesh for pelvic prolapse
A prolapse-correcting mesh is being developed in Australia that integrates with human tissue to become part of the body.
Study: the impact of freezing techniques on lactobacilli survival rates
Can you freeze probiotic bacteria? We find out using a study from food science.
Study: Lactobacilli resistance to low temperatures – can we really freeze kefir?
Freezing kefir or other probiotics isn't necessarily a good idea - strain matters. Here's a small study on four popular probiotic strains and how they fared with freezing.
How pH affects glycogen degradation in the vagina and affects lactobacilli growth
The acidity or alkalinity of the vagina impacts on how glycogen is broken down by amylase. This impacts lactobacilli numbers. We explain how.
Study: the impact of temperature and pH on biofilm formation – it matters!
Temperature and pH make all the difference to biofilm formation in several studied bacteria.
Study: more Australian women using IUDs and implants
Researchers take a look at contraception trends in Australia.
Tetracyclines for non-antibiotic uses
Find out what actions tetracyclines have outside of their antibiotic properties.
Study: vaginal and clitoral tissue changes with oestrogen levels (rabbits)
A rabbit study demonstrates changes in vaginal and clitoral tissue due to a lack of circulating oestrogens.
Experimental models for investigating female sexual function and dysfunction: a short review
A short review of experimental models for investigating female sexual arousal dysfunction.
Clinical trials: is vulvar vestibulitis syndrome (vestibulodynia) caused by the pill? STUDY NOW CLOSED
Clinical trial seeking participants on VVS and the pill STUDY NOW CLOSED
Study: Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) for lichen sclerosus
Study being conducted on PRP for tissue healing in lichen sclerosus.
Lichen sclerosus clinical trials in progress or recruiting
Check out current clinical trials for lichen sclerosus being undertaken across the world.