Transvaginal ultrasound
Learn what a transvaginal ultrasound entails, and why this imaging procedure is performed.
Impact of Cinnamomum on Candida spp.
Cinnamon extracts are showing enormous promise as an antibiofilm agent against Candida species.
Understanding Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
SJS is a serious and severe drug reaction that affects skin and mucous membranes, including the vagina and urinary tract.
Yeast Vs HO: a fantastic story, it’s not what you think
Got yeast problems and your body gone crazy? Learn about our HOs, histamine and oestrogen, how yeast blocks their exit from the body, and how to overcome it.
Yeast and MTHFR
A quick overview of how Candida fermentation byproducts cause problems in the methylation cycle relating to neurotransmitter detox.
The role of your adrenal glands in menopause
Once your ovaries go into retirement, your adrenal glands kick in to produce oestrogen and other hormones.
Understanding and using phyto-oestrogens in food
Using plants to mimic oestrogen is a legitimate way to either increase or decrease effect across the body - in the right circumstances.
Understanding the low-FODMAP diet
A short explanation of the Monash University low-FODMAP diet for managing IBS or SIBO symptoms in the short and long-term.
Foods high in polyphenols
If you're battling yeast infections, try adding more polyphenols to your diet - a proven way to fight yeast.
Bacteria that love lactulose
Discover how lactulose impacts vaginal health, its role in promoting lactobacilli, and when its use might worsen infections.
What to do if you have unprotected sex and may be or are pregnant
We run through your basic options for what to do if you think you might be pregnant.
How to use the Fennelope Vaginal Pessary
We explain how to use the Fennelope pessary to help ease vaginal symptoms of low oestrogen, such as during menopause and breastfeeding.
Ozempic, Wegovy (semaglutide) and the vagina
Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) is a diabetic drug that can result in some unwanted vaginal and hormonal side effects in some people.
Itching and popping: is it vaginitis emphysematosa?
This rare condition appears as gas-filled cysts on vaginal, vulvar or cervical mucosal surfaces, and can cause symptoms like a popping noise or sensation.
What an L. iners vaginal microbiome may mean
We discuss why L. iners can be the dominant lactobacilli species in the vaginal microbiome and what to do about it.
Lamotrigine and your vagina and urinary tract
Lamotrigine can have urogenital side effects such as vaginitis, urinary tract issues, and painful periods.
Isotretinoin (Accutane) and your vagina and urinary tract (and libido!)
Acne treatment isotretitinoin can cause a multitude of vaginal and sexual problems in some people.
Ankylosing spondylitis and your vagina and urinary tract
Ankylosing spondylitis is an inherited chronic inflammatory condition that affects bones and joints, with links to the microbiome.
Vaginal smells – what’s normal?
Our guide to vaginal odours takes you through the different smells, and what they could mean.
The 6-week dairy-free and gluten-free experiment
If you aren't sure where to start when it comes to diet experiments, going gluten and dairy free for is as good as anything.