Is your recurrent BV caused by H. pylori?
We look at a case study and discuss how and why H. pylori could be responsible for your BV.
Vaginal and urethral Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)
We look at research into the sexual transmission of Helicobacter pylori and how it could be a cause of bacterial vaginosis and urethritis in women. There are many modes of transmission, including breast to baby, and mouth to vagina.
Study: vitamin C for abnormal vaginal microflora
A study looks into vitamin C for a treatment for changing the pH of the vagina and restoring healthy microflora in women (including pregnant women).
Study: post-BV-treatment sex life and contraceptives use matters
Worse outcomes were found in women who had the same sex partner before and after BV treatment, but better outcomes in those on oestrogen-based birth control.
Study into the metabolic ‘signature’ of vaginas with BV
A study looks into the difference between BV vaginas and healthy vaginas in terms of metabolites.
Sacrocolpopexy – mesh implants for prolapse
This is the surgery to implant mesh into the vagina and pelvis to hold internal organs and the vagina in place.
The robotic da Vinci sacrocolpopexy surgery (for uterine or vaginal prolapse)
This procedure involves inserting mesh in a pelvic surgery using a specialised robot, with a surgical team present.
Prolapse repair surgery
We explain one prolapse repair surgery.
Study: myo-inositol with folic acid for PCOS
A short review of two different research studies showing the benefits of myo-inositol with folic acid for PCOS.
Laser hair removal for hirsutism
We explain how laser hair removal works if you have unwanted hair caused by hirsutism.
How to fix PCOS
Fixing PCOS - truly fixing it - is a combination effort. We explain.
What causes PCOS?
We explain what causes PCOS and what having PCOS looks like, plus strategies to overcome some of the common issues.
Do I have PCOS?
How to tell if you have PCOS
Vaginal boric acid fact sheet
Boric acid is a management strategy for yeast or bacterial infections.
H. pylori and bacterial vaginosis
We discuss why H. pylori infections - and their medical treatments - can result in BV.
PCOS: Why don’t I just take the pill to fix my hormones?
Your questions answered about how the pill works and its side-effects.
Contraceptive alternatives to the pill
Don't want to take the pill? Weigh up the pros and cons of the alternatives here...
Synthetic hormones in contraceptive pills and rings
Not sure what is in your contraceptive? Find out here.
Condyloma lata (syphilis-related genital warts)
Condyloma lata refers to the warts that appear in the secondary form of syphilis.
Darier disease
Darier disease is a skin condition whereby wart-like growths appear all over the body, with the vulva and vagina frequently involved. The spots are often yellow and hard, can be greasy, and may smell strong.