Quick List: Histamine intolerance and PCOS
A quick look at histamine intolerance and how it works in PCOS.
STUDY CLOSED: Aussies with chronic thrush, science needs you!
Suffering chronic yeast infections? Be part of science and participate in a new non-drug treatment! Aussies only.
Neisseriaceae family in the genitorurinary tract
The Neisseriaceae family have a few problem bugs for humans, including N. gonnorhoeae, which causes the STI gonorrhoea.
Understanding sulfa allergy, sulfites and sulphur
A quick overview of sulfa drug allergy, a list of drugs that contain sulfonamides, and how this is different to sulfites and sulphur.
Understanding the perineum
The perineum is the area between the vulva and the anus, between the thighs.
Understanding female anatomy
Here we take a closer look at what the female reproductive system looks like.
UTI study: negative culture but antibiotics help
A recent survey asked those suffering chronic UTIs what their experience has been with their diagnosis and treatment.
How to do the low-histamine diet
We run you through the low-histamine diet, including low and high histamine foods, suspect foods and tips.
Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS)
MCAS is a condition whereby the histamine-producing mast cells across the body are activated, with very uncomfortable results.
How can I tell if I am menopausal?
It can be reasonably straightforward to figure out if you're heading into menopause, with some tests available too.
Signs and symptoms of perimenopause
Perimenopause is the stage where you may get symptoms like hot flashes as hormone levels fluctuate.
Hormones in perimenopause and menopause
We run you through the hormonal changes that occur as you enter into perimenopause and then menopause.
How to get genetic (DNA) testing
Genetic testing plays a crucial role in supporting vaginal health, offering insights into gene variations like the BRCA2 gene and MTHFR mutations. This article explores how specialized DNA tests and genealogy data can be used by healthcare practitioners to address complex health issues, including the process for obtaining and using
How to use the Manuka Honey Vaginal Treatment
We explain how to use manuka honey as part of Killing BV treatments.
Sexual pain study needs postmenopausal participants!
A study is seeking participants for a study on herbal medicine, a green tea extract, to eliminate sexual pain.
Understanding Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) testing for the urogenital tract
We explain what next-generation sequencing DNA tests are, and how they are used for the vaginal microbiome.
Vulvar varicose veins
Vulvar varicose veins can appear during pregnancy or with other pelvic varicosities. Treatment is usually very successful.
My Story: Period undies gave me bad vag
One of our naturopaths has a bad experience with period undies - they gave her BV after just one day of wearing. Sigh.
Understanding period sex
We discuss period sex and what's good and what's gross, from orgasming to how to get bloodstains out of sheets.
How reflexology works (maybe)
We can use reflexology at home, for free, to solve or help manage some tricky problems with your vagina, vulva and pelvis (and the rest of you).