Got vagina problems? Check for food intolerances
Food chemicals, even naturally occuring types, can throw your system out and leave you with continuous health problems, including vaginal problems.
Peptostreptococcus tetradius vulvovaginal infections
Peptostreptococcus tetradius is microbe found in vaginal and urinary tract infections in women, linked with bacterial vaginosis.
How to moisten a dry vagina
A quick look at the different options for moistening a dry vagina.
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.
Causes of excessive vaginal discharge
We review some causes of excessive vaginal discharge.
Radiation-induced vaginal stenosis (narrowing of the vagina)
Narrowing of the vagina (vaginal stenosis) can occur as a result of cancer treatments. A narrow vagina can cause a few issues, in particular sexual issues, since proper penetration can't occur without pain or discomfort. Vaginal stenosis also causes issues with vaginal examinations, period flow, and giving birth.
Vaginal mullerian cysts
Mullerian cysts are caused either by an anatomical hiccup or appear after trauma to the vagina, such as might occur during childbirth. Mullerian cysts are benign, but can range in size from very small to extremely large and uncomfortable.
Treatments for lax vaginal, pelvic or urinary tissue – ‘non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation’
If you have a loose vag or stress urinary incontinence, or know someone who does, there are now noninvasive (nonsurgical) ways to treat these issues from the cells up.
Review: Luvena Restorative Moisturizer – how does it work?
This product may act in a tonic fashion by providing the vagina with ingredients to deter pathogens, encourage normal vaginal flora, and moisturise vaginal mucous membranes.
Cervicovaginitis
Cervicovaginitis refers to the inflammation of the cervix and vaginal mucosal cells, usually caused by infection, but from any cause. Ulcerations can result.
Vaginal methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection
MRSA is an antibiotic-resistant form of Staph that can infect the vagina. It can be life-threatening.
Understanding diabetes and an itchy, yeasty vagina
Women with diabetes and blood sugar dysregulation get more yeast infections due to high glucose levels in the vagina feeding the yeasts.
Allergic contact dermatitis on the vulva
Contact dermatitis can cause itching, dryness, redness and soreness of the vulva - the inner or outer labia, or clitoris and clitoral hood. Vulvar contact dermatitis is caused by something that touches your vulva, like laundry detergent in underwear, toilet paper, or douches.
Aunt Vadge: why is my vagina itchy and sore?
What's this itch all about?
Vulvovaginitis and vaginal discharge in children
Vulvovaginitis and vaginal discharge in girls, and what to do about it.
How to treat vaginal dryness
Vaginal dryness can be an issue for women of all ages. Find out what causes it and how to fix it.
Your vagina post-birth
Nobody wants to talk about it. Here's the nitty gritty on all the terrible things you can expect vagina-wise after you give birth.
Vaginitis and vulvovaginitis
Vaginitis and vulvovaginitis are simply the descriptive medical names given to inflammation of the vulva and/or vagina, for which there are a number of causes.
Gonorrhoea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae)
Gonorrhoea is a common STD that can cause vaginal symptoms like bad smells, unusual discharge, and irritation. You can also get gonorrhoea in your throat or anus.
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