Why some transgender women choose vulvoplasty over vaginoplasty

Discover why some transgender women choose vulvoplasty over vaginoplasty for gender-affirming surgery, exploring motivations and satisfaction with results.

Understanding leuprolide (Lupron) and GnRH agonist drugs

Leuprolide (Lupron) is a GnRH agonist that lowers oestrogen to manage endometriosis, fibroids, IVF and precocious puberty. How it works, its side effects, and how to support your body through it.

A pile of steaming lemons and rice, but it's actually sulfur!
Understanding sulfur and the vagina

What sulphur intolerance is, why it can disrupt vaginal and urinary health, and the genetic, root-cause way to treat it.

A plate of high sulfur foods steaming on a plate.
Sulfur containing foods list (searchable)

A searchable list of high and low sulphur foods for the low-sulphur diet, plus the preservative numbers that hide sulphur on labels.

Practitioner perspectives on gender-affirming vulvoplasty and vulvovaginoplasty

Vulvoplasty vs vulvovaginoplasty in gender-affirming surgery: the key difference, who each option suits, and what WPATH practitioners think of the 'dimple'.

A lady holds up two dropper bottles - which one should she choose first? Ask Aunt Vadge!
Aunt Vadge: I had ureaplasma and E. coli – which treatment do I use first?

Ureaplasma cleared but multi-resistant E. coli (ESBL) with pelvic pain won't go? Why this needs doctor-led care, not products as a cure - and where support fits.

A plate sits with a hammer and some nails in it - you know, to increase iron absorption from food
How to increase iron absorption from food and supplements

Discover how to enhance iron absorption from your diet with simple changes. Learn the impact of vitamin C, tea, and more on iron uptake.

A fridge in a New York sharehouse with apparently food that a diabetic would eat. You can't see, so imagine vegetables or something.
Glycaemic index foods list (searchable)

If you're working on blood sugar and insulin (PCOS, CV, metabolic syndrome) use this quick searchable list of foods.

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My Vagina 2-Week Pathway Clean Up

If you're not quite sure what's wrong, try this 2-week pathway reset.

A set of pantry items, not super exciting, one jar says folic acid, the other says lemons.
Why folic acid ain’t no good (but folate rocks)

Discover why folic acid in food isn't the hero we thought, and how natural folate sources and supplements can better support your health.

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Vaginoplasty neovagina surgery FAQs

Get answers to your top questions about neovaginal care after vaginoplasty, including dilation, hygiene, infections, and maintaining health and comfort.

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Fibre-containing foods list (searchable)

To increase prebiotic fibre, use this searchable list to make the most of your meals.

A redhaired woman has her eyes closed and looks troubled as she itches her face with a hand that has red splotches on it from an allergy.
Aunt Vadge: How do I treat histamine intolerance?

Itchy clitoris or vulva that flares before your period? It's often histamine overload. Why finding the root cause, not just chasing the itch, is the real fix.

An made-up image of ureaplasma bacteria in the human body based on electron microscopy, pinks and corals
Aunt Vadge: I have ureaplasma that just won’t go away

Ureaplasma that won't clear despite antibiotics? It's often a harmless commensal - confirm it's actually causing symptoms first. Why it recurs, and what to try.

A pile of uric acid crystals in a bowl like diamonds and Christmas decorations, on a kitchen table with milk jugs, the
Purine and uric acid food list (searchable)

A searchable food list of purines and how much uric acid they are converted to in the digestive system.

A table full of vegetables, pretty cute but not that interesting
Searchable polyphenol-containing foods list

A searchable comprehensive list of foods that contain polyphenols.

A South Asian 22 year old woman sits wrapped in a blanket on the couch after having the flu and her first bout of bacterial vaginosis. She's a little miserable.
Aunt Vadge: which BV treatment is right for me?

BV every month and metronidazole isn't working? Your end-of-period and immune clues explain why - and point to what actually breaks the recurrent cycle.

It probably looks like a slippery elm plant!
How to make slippery elm pessaries/suppositories or vaginal gel

Learn how to make a soothing slippery elm pessary or suppository or vaginal gel.

Understanding gut dysbiosis

What gut dysbiosis is, how it affects immunity, inflammation, mood and even your vaginal microbiome, and how to restore healthy gut bacteria.

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The science behind cinnamon’s significant biofilm activity

Cinnamon is a potent therapeutic agent in combating bacterial and fungal biofilm-associated infections.

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