Insights
Research summaries and clinician explainers. Every article is reviewed before it is published.
Black Maternal Health Week & your microbiome
This week marks Black Maternal Health week. Learn with ScreenMe why your microbiome also matters in this context. The Reality: Black Women Face Greater Risks in Pregnancy In the UK and globally, Black women are significantly more likely to experience complications during pregnancy and childbirth.
28 Apr 2025
How your vaginal microbiome can support your pelvic health!
Here we go over how your vaginal microbiome can influence your pelvic health, in our collaborative post with Peli Health! What is the vaginal microbiome? The vaginal microbiome is the community of bacteria, yeast and other organisms living in your vaginal environment.
27 Mar 2025
The Vaginal & Seminal Microbiomes: Their Role in BV & Reproductive Health
The vaginal microbiome and seminal microbiome are both crucial for reproductive and sexual health, influencing fertility, infection risk, and even HPV clearance. One common condition affected by these microbiomes is bacterial vaginosis (BV), an imbalance in vaginal or seminal bacteria that can lead to discomfort, increased STI susceptibility, and pregnancy complications.
6 Mar 2025
Spring foods for vaginal health
As we enter into Spring, here are some seasonal foods that can help you to improve your vaginal health! Leafy greens Dark, leafy greens like spinach and kale are rich in Folate and Vitamins A, C & E. These all support overall health.
25 Feb 2025
Anti-Fungal Resistance & the Intimate Microbiomes: A Growing Challenge
The delicate balance of the vaginal, seminal, urine, and uterine microbiomes plays a crucial role in maintaining reproductive, intimate and overall health. However, fungal resistance is an emerging threat that can disrupt your microbiome balance. What is Anti-Fungal Resistance?
8 Jan 2025
Recurrent Thrush & How ScreenMe Helps!
75% of people with vaginas will have thrush in their lifetime, and in the UK 1.2 million women will have recurrent thrush[1]. Thrush is not an issue isolated to people with vaginas. 1 in 25 of people assigned male at birth will develop thrush in their lifetime.
16 Dec 2024
The Vaginal MYCObiome!
So we may have heard of the vaginal microbiome, but have you heard of the vaginal MYCObiome? This refers to the key fungal species in the vaginal environment. These species live alongside bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms. ScreenMe explores 5 of the common species that may be impacting your intimate health!
9 Dec 2024
5 ways your vaginal microbiome can influence your hormones
The vaginal microbiome and hormonal health are intricately connected, forming a dynamic relationship where each can influence the other. This interplay impacts various aspects of health, from reproductive function to systemic hormone balance. 2. Oestrogen Regulation 3. Menstrual Cycle Impact 4.
28 Nov 2024
5 Ways to Improve Vaginal Health: Why It Matters and How ScreenMe Can Help
Maintaining optimal vaginal health is crucial for overall well-being, not only because it affects intimate comfort and reproductive health, but also because it plays a key role in protecting against infections and supporting hormonal balance.
7 Nov 2024
Gardnerella Vaginalis & BV: explained
What is it? Gardnerella vaginalis is an anaerobic bacteria species that can be present in your vaginal microbiome. Why is it important? Gardnerella vaginalis is fine in small relative amounts (percentage). However, when Gardnerella vaginalis becomes too dominant in the vaginal microbiome and grows too much, it can develop in to bacterial vaginosis (BV).
12 Sept 2024
Is there a connection between the vaginal microbiome & fibroids?
Despite so many being affected by fibroids, there is little known about how they are caused. This is just one of the many aspects of women’s health that requires more research, funding, support and awareness.
17 Jul 2024
The connection between pelvic health & the vaginal microbiome
First… what is vaginal dsybiosis? Characteristics of a balanced vaginal microbiome include: Characteristics of vaginal microbiome dsybiosis include: Lower % of Lactobacillus species promotes inflammation & is associated with higher infection risk. Continued inflammation in the vaginal environment is of course likely to have an impact on pelvic floor muscles, inc.
22 May 2024