Something else? Ask Aunt Vadge – bottom left of your screen!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.
Antibiotic treatment of men with partners with BV – do they work?
We examine the evidence regarding the effect of antibiotic treatment of male sexual partners of women with BV.
Enterococcus faecalis in the vagina and urinary tract
Enterococcus faecalis is associated with bacterial vaginosis, and should be tested for using PCR testing in unresponsive BV.
Understanding vaginal PCR testing
An explanation of PCR testing for the vaginal microbiome with a list of what is tested for, and what is excluded.
How much powder is 600mg boric acid?
We give examples of what 600mg of boric acid looks like if you don't have it in capsules already, so you can transfer the powder from a jar to a capsule or into another mixture.
How to heat coconut oil and essential oils
We go over the ins and outs of heating coconut oil and essential oils to make your vaginal treatments.
Review: Balance Activ vaginal pessaries and gel
An overview of Balance Activ gel and pessaries, used inthe treatment or management of bacterial vaginosis.
Using probiotics vaginally – you may need to switch capsules
Here we explain how to switch your enteric-coated or gelatin probiotic capsules into vegetable capsules for vaginal use at home.
How to dilute 9, 12 or 35 per cent food-grade hydrogen peroxide to 6 per cent
How to dilute hydrogen peroxide to a 6 per cent mix using a 35 per cent hydrogen peroxide solution, for vaginal use as a douche. Only use as a treatment, not all the time.
Desquamative inflammatory vaginitis (DIV)
Desquamative inflammatory vaginitis can cause itching, burning and inflammation of the vagina and vulva, with no cause necessarily apparent. DIV is related to aerobic vaginitis.
Using borax to reverse fusing in lichen sclerosus
We discuss how to use borax to help unfuse labia in lichen sclerosus, using a solution applied to the labia. Effective for some of you in returning to pink.