The HPO and HPA axes
The HPO and HPA axes are two critical feedback loops that govern our stress response and the intricate hormonal interplays of the menstrual cycle.
Oral sex and BV transmission
We discuss the idea of BV-bacteria being transmissible by mouth, how that occurs, and review the research into BV-related bacteria colonising the mouth.
Review: Premular
Premular is our favourite evidence-based herbal medicine to effectively treat PMS and PMDD.
What’s the difference between PMS and PMDD?
Understanding the difference between PMS and PMDD.
How to use sanitary pads and pantyliners
Pads and panty liners are an option for when you have your period to collect the blood that comes out of your vagina. Pads are used for heavier flows, while panty liners can be used for light flow or protecting your underwear from regular vaginal fluids.
Period undies and swimwear
Period undies are changing the way we have periods, since now you can just free bleed into your underwear, and they're so high-tech that you won't leak or even feel wet. Use with tampons or by themselves, for periods or stress urinary incontinence.
Candida tropicalis vulvovaginal infections
A fluconazole-resistant species of yeast that can cause vulvovaginal yeast infections.
Cyclic vulvovaginitis
Cyclic vaginitis is vaginal or vulvar symptoms occurring like clockwork every menstrual cycle, with yeast and lactobacilli overgrowth the two main culprits.
Using gentian violet vaginally for vulvovaginal infections
Gentian violet can be used as a treatment for some vaginal infections with great effect, particularly those caused by gram-positive bacteria and yeasts. Very messy, but a great old-school gynaecologist antimicrobial.
Review: Betadine Vaginal (Povidone-Iodine)
Betadine - povidone-iodine - is an effective antimicrobial treatment for vaginal infections, but only certain types. A microbe must be susceptible, and not be hiding in a biofilm.
Candida glabrata
Candida glabrata infections are quite common, with the yeast an emerging vaginal pathogen. We discuss this type of yeast and how to treat it effectively.
Dealing with yeast biofilms
Recurrent yeast infections may have their root in a biofilm in your intestine. Learn how to fix it.
Understanding and using povidone-iodine (Betadine) for vaginal infections
Learn about the effectiveness of povidone-iodine (Betadine) vaginally for use in infections such as BV, AV and yeast.
Vitamin D and bacterial vaginosis (BV)
Vitamin D supplementation can help women who have asymptomatic BV, but it has no effect on those with recurrent BV.
Pregnancy categorisations in the USA, Australia, and Germany
Here we detail pregnancy categories in the USA, Australia and Germany. These pregnancy categorisations vary across different jurisdictions.
Drinking alcohol and taking antibiotics – what’s the deal?
Understanding why some antibiotics may interact badly when you drink with them.
Understanding clinical trials
Overview of clinical trials.
Understanding antibiotics
Here we go through the main groups of antibiotics and how they work. Different antibiotics work in different ways, and when treating vulvovaginal or pelvic infections, it's important to understand resistances and proper use.
How to fill your own 600mg boric acid capsules at home
You can inexpensively fill your own vegetable caps with boric acid at home.
Managing insulin resistance in PCOS
Understanding the role of insulin in PCOS and how to manage it to help regulate the impact of PCOS.