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Understanding pain receptors in vulvodynia that cause burning pain – the C fibre

There are certain pain fibres that cause the slow, long, burning pain of vulvodynia. Understanding a these fibres can shed some light on vulvodynia.

Lit up like the night sky, a neuron has little fairy lights on each of the strands. Very nice, like a christmas tree but a nerve ending!

Congenital or acquired neuroproliferative vulvodynia

We take a look at neuroproliferative vulvodynia, where there are too many pain-sensing nerve-endings around the vaginal entrance.

Can povidone iodine cure a yeast infection?

We discuss the role of liquid povidone-iodine in successfully treating a vulvovaginal yeast infection.

March 6-7th, 2019 – Women and their Microbes Conference

Practitioners, check out the upcoming Women and their Microbes conference in Hamilton, Canada.

Understanding the pelvic floor

The pelvic floor is critical for supporting pelvic organs, keeping us going to the toilet effectively, and enjoying sex.

What happens to your vagina when you give birth

Here we outline all the things that may affect your vagina and vulva when you give birth vaginally, from contractions to the effect on vaginal tissue.

How your gut bacteria affect estrogen levels

The relationship between your gut bacteria and oestrogen is crucial for hormonal balance, affecting everything from vaginal health to bone density.

Tissue laxity in the labia and vagina

The saggy labia and loose vagina have one main cause: stretched or damaged collagen fibres. Repairing this can be challenging, but with advances in physiotherapy and surgical techniques, and technology, you do have options.

Got a new boyfriend and BV? How to explain it

We take you through a few tips on how to talk to a new guy about your vagina problems without destroying your self-esteem.

Getting your tubes tied – female sterilisation – tubal ligation

Getting your tubes tied is now much more like getting your tubes clipped, but the result is the same: the egg cannot meet the sperm to create a pregnancy. This is called tubal ligation and female sterilisation.

Hysterectomy survival kit

A hysterectomy is a major surgery for any woman, so prepare yourself with some top tips from those who have come before you.

Stress urinary incontinence

Stress urinary incontinence is a condition whereby urine leaks when you laugh, cough or sneeze, and if caught early enough, may be completely reversible.

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Review: Wipegel by Zero Taboos (for haemorrhoids)

Wipegel is an alternative to wet wipes or dry toilet paper for use with haemorrhoids to help reduce the opportunity for vaginal or urinary tract infections. Natural ingredients, including 30 per cent witch hazel.

Haemorrhoids and vaginal infections/UTIs

Haemorrhoids can cause faeces to accumulate around your anus after the toilet, creating a reservoir of bacteria. This bacteria can more easily spread to the vagina simply by regular movements. We offer some options for keeping your haemorrhoids debris-free.

Mobiluncus and bacterial vaginosis

Mobiluncus species are anaerobic bacteria found in the vagina and bowel, with two species identified that are connected with BV in women: Mobiluncus curtisii and Mobiluncus mulieris. Mobiluncus develops biofilms, is very mobile, and highly adhesive to vaginal epithelial cells.