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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.

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.

Fertility

Having a solid grasp on what fertility is means you can figure out what your options are for preventing pregnancy and also for trying to get pregnant if you want to.

Using potassium sorbate for vaginal yeast infections/thrush

Potassium sorbate has been used to treat yeast infections in women, being a food, wine and makeup preservative, inhibiting yeasts and moulds effectively.

Urinary incontinence

Urinary incontinence is the condition whereby urine leaks out without your permission. This can affect women for many reasons, with weak tissue and pelvic floor muscles being the primary cause.

Contraceptive sponges

Contraceptive sponges are one of those birth control methods that never really took off, but you can easily and cheaply make your own natural sea sponge period-blocker or contraceptive with a little know-how.

Treating vaginal pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis)

Vaginal pinworms are the same as digestive tract pinworms, but they have wriggled into the vagina and are making themselves at home. These worms can cause discharge and itching, especially at night.

Adrenal fatigue and how it affects your vagina

Adrenal fatigue can affect the levels of hormones you need to keep your vaginal tissues happy, resulting in itch and vaginal discharge.

Lactobacillus gasseri vulvovaginal and urinary tract colonisation

Lactobacillus gasseri is one of the heros of your vagina, being a good coloniser, and a hydrogen peroxide and lactic acid producer.

Lactobacillus reuteri vulvovaginal colonisation

Lactobacillus reuteri is a commonly studied probiotic bacteria in the fight against recurrent urinary tract infections.

Lactobacillus fermentum vulvovaginal colonisation

Lactobacillus fermentum is a bacteria found harmlessly in sourdough, fermenting foods, and the vulvovaginal area in women (considered probiotic), with some less friendly strains found in dental cavities in the mouth. Lactobacillus fermentum has sometimes been mistaken for what is now known as Lactobacillus reuteri, a well-known and researched vulvovaginal and urinary tract probiotic.

Lactobacillus spp.

Many areas of the human body are colonised with different species of lactobacilli, including the digestive system, vulvovaginal area, and urinary tract.

Lactobacillus salivarius vulvovaginal colonisation

Lactobacillus salivarius is a probiotic bacteria that is known to have anti-Gardnerella vaginalis effects, which means it could help protect against bacterial vaginosis. Lactobacillus salivarius may also have anti-Candida albicans effects. Lactobacillus salivarius can be a solid contributor to a healthy vaginal ecosystem, helping to reduce inflammation and eradicate pathogens.